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Bookmark or Share- Ashkelon: Biblical meaning of this place - bibledictionarytoday.comAshkelon symbolizes the struggle between the Israelites and the Philistines, representing the broader theme of spiritual warfare in the Bible. The presence of Ashkelon in biblical narratives reminds believers of the ongoing battle against sin and opposition to God’s will.
- Ashkelon & Surroundings - Jewish Virtual LibraryAshkelon. Israel has one of the world's most beautiful coastlines, with white sandy beaches and spectacular Mediterranean views. The coast stretches to the northern border with Lebanon at Rosh Hanikra and south to the Gaza Strip. Just north of Gaza and 36 miles south of Tel Aviv is the southernmost stop for most tourists, the city of Ashkelon.
- Ashkelon Through the Ages - Biblical Archaeology SocietyAs a Mediterranean port city, ancient Ashkelon saw many peoples pass through it. Canaanites, Philistines, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Crusaders were just some of those who walked its streets. The objects they left behind tell an incredible story of these peoples’ ingenuity, strength, entrepreneurship, creativity and determination.
- Topical Bible: AshkelonAskelon=Ascalon, was one of the five cities of the Philistines (Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 6:17). It stood on the shore of the Mediterranean, 12 miles north of Gaza.
- The Fury of Babylon: Ashkelon and the Archaeology of DestructionIn 605 B.C.E., as crown prince and field commander, Nebuchadrezzar led Babylonian troops in a critical battle with the Egyptians under Pharaoh Necho II at Carchemish on the Euphrates River, in what is today western Syria. A decisive Babylonian victory emboldened Nebuchadrezzar, now king, to move south.
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