Philistia in the Bible

Exact Match


Announce it not in Gath [in Philistia],
Weep not at all [and in this way betray your grief to Gentiles];
In Beth-le-aphrah (House of Dust) roll in the dust [among your own people].

Verse ConceptsDo Not MournDo Not Tell

Thematic Bible



“I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me;
Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia:
‘This one was born there.’”

Moab is My washbowl;
Over Edom I shall throw My shoe;
Shout loud, O Philistia, because of Me!”

“Moab is My washbowl;
Over Edom I shall throw My shoe;
Over Philistia I will shout aloud.”


References

Hastings

Easton

Fausets

Morish

Smith