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Quotes About Philistia

Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
~ Anonymous
Obs were mediums and necromancers condemned by Torah, the Law of God. They were to be executed by the state for their spiritually heinous activity of consulting the dead and divining spirits. In Philistia, such activities were not outlawed as they were in Israel, but were rather encouraged. The Ob's residence stood on the outskirts of the city near the foothills, because of the spiritual nature of mountains as cosmic connections between heaven and earth, and as gateways to Sheol.
~ Brian Godawa
Now, but these three, cried Jurgen, are the glory of Philistia: and of all that Philistia has produced, it is these three alone, whom living ye made least of, that today are honored wherever art is honored, and where nobody bothers one way or the other about Philistia.
~ James Branch Cabell
The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia.
~ Exodus 15:14
of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.
~ Psalm 83:7
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ëThis one was born in Zion.í”
~ Psalm 87:4
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
~ Isaiah 9:12
Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads.
~ Joel 3:4