Philistine city named in historical and prophetic texts.
20 appearances8 Bible books1 known aliases
Who or what is this?
Northernmost of the five cities of the pentapolis, the last stop of the ark of the covenant before its return to Israel on a new cart drawn by milk cows. Israel pursues the Philistines as far as Ekron after 's victory over , and Ahaziah of Israel sends to inquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron after his fall from the upper chamber, prompting 's rebuke. , , , and Zechariah all pronounce judgment on Ekron alongside the other Philistine cities.
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Places in this story
Modern location: Tel Miqne. Coordinates from OpenBible.info.
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