The biblical history of Gaza: From Genesis to the Philistines

The biblical history of Gaza: From Genesis to the Philistines

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The Biblical History of Gaza: From Genesis to the Philistines - Charisma Magazine Online

The city of Gaza is mentioned in scripture as early as Genesis 10, right after the flood. Although not central, it’s mentioned a number of times throughout the Bible, and it has been ruled by an incredibly huge variety of ancient and modern kingdoms. Ancient Egypt and modern Egypt; ancient Philistine and modern Palestine; ancient Israel and modern Israel; ancient Greece, and crusader kingdoms; ancient Rome and modern British Empire; ancient Otto…