Meaning of Philistia | Babel Free
fɪˈlɪstiəDefinitions
An ancient pentapolis in south-western Levant, comprising Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.
Equivalents
Examples
“The Babylonian Chronicles recount Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Philistia between 604–601 B.C.E.”
“With Assyria in full control of the Levantine littoral, Philistia, which was vital to Assyrian political and commercial aspirations, was treated leniently and was awarded “favored nation” status.”
“All of Assyria's dealings with Egypt were obliged to pass through Philistia; geographic expediency also seems to have resulted in most of Assyria's interactions with Judah progressing via Philistia.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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