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Philistia

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(fih lihss' tih uh) The coastal plain of southwestern Palestine which was under the control of the Philistines (Exodus 15:14; Psalm 60:8; Psalm 87:4; Psalm 108:9; Isaiah 14:29-31 ). KJV sometimes referred to Philistia as Palestina (Exodus 15:14; Isaiah 14:29-31 ). See Philistines.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Philistia'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/philistia.html. 1991.
 
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