Judah and the Philistines in the Iron Age I and IIA By David Ben-Shlomo

https://www.academia.edu/37794668/Judah_and_the_Philistines_in_the_Iron_Age_I_and_IIA?nav_from=54f10a83-c5a3-4a1b-b19d-5760b74b6528 This paper examines the archaeological evidence connecting Judah and Philistia during the early Iron Age and Iron Age IIA, focusing on material culture such as pottery and cult-related items. It discusses the influence of Philistine culture on Judah, arguing that possible links suggest Philistine control over the region which affected Judean cultural practices. The analysis also considers biblical texts and linguistic evidence to contextualize the findings. ...