The Bible isn’t just a religious text - it’s a time machine that transports us to the day-to-day lives of ordinary people who married, had kids, toiled the land, experienced seasons of bounty and hunger, and withstood years of warfare. Much like you and I, these biblical heroes loved, loathed, coveted, and knew the gut-wrenching pangs of heartbreak.
The ”Biblical Times Podcast,” is your portal into the past. We aim to guide listeners on a journey back thousands of years, right into the era of biblical heroes. Our mission is to contextualize their actions against the backdrop of their realities, societal norms, and legal structures.
Written and edited by Dr. Liora Ravid, who holds a PhD in Biblical Studies and is the author of the book, “Daily Life in Biblical Times.”
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The Bible isn’t just a religious text - it’s a time machine that transports us to the day-to-day lives of ordinary people who married, had kids, toiled the land, experienced seasons of bounty and hunger, and withstood years of warfare. Much like you and I, these biblical heroes loved, loathed, coveted, and knew the gut-wrenching pangs of heartbreak.
The ”Biblical Times Podcast,” is your portal into the past. We aim to guide listeners on a journey back thousands of years, right into the era of biblical heroes. Our mission is to contextualize their actions against the backdrop of their realities, societal norms, and legal structures.
Written and edited by Dr. Liora Ravid, who holds a PhD in Biblical Studies and is the author of the book, “Daily Life in Biblical Times.”
21: Samuel: The Destruction of the Temple at Shiloh
Biblical Times Podcast
14 minutes 15 seconds
1 year ago
21: Samuel: The Destruction of the Temple at Shiloh
This episode focuses on Chapter 4 of the Book of Samuel, introducing the Philistines and their conflict with Israel.
The Philistines were ancient tribes who arrived on Israel's coast around the 12th century BCE.
Initially, they settled in coastal cities of Israel, but gradually they moved inland. This shift led to wars with the Israelites over farmland and water sources.
Chapter 4 describes a severe battle where the Philistines defeated Israel, destroyed the temple at Shiloh, and captured the Ark of the Covenant.
The Philistines took the Ark to Dagon's (their supreme god) temple in Ashdod. Still, according to the biblical narrative, the God of Israel prevailed over Dagon and afflicted the Philistines with plagues.
After seven months, they returned the Ark to Israel, though they continued to attack Israelite settlements.
This episode notes that while the Philistines left numerous archaeological artifacts indicating a sophisticated culture, they eventually disappeared from history.
However, during the period described in the Book of Samuel, they were at the height of their power and significantly influenced the ancient Near East.
Biblical Times Podcast
The Bible isn’t just a religious text - it’s a time machine that transports us to the day-to-day lives of ordinary people who married, had kids, toiled the land, experienced seasons of bounty and hunger, and withstood years of warfare. Much like you and I, these biblical heroes loved, loathed, coveted, and knew the gut-wrenching pangs of heartbreak.
The ”Biblical Times Podcast,” is your portal into the past. We aim to guide listeners on a journey back thousands of years, right into the era of biblical heroes. Our mission is to contextualize their actions against the backdrop of their realities, societal norms, and legal structures.
Written and edited by Dr. Liora Ravid, who holds a PhD in Biblical Studies and is the author of the book, “Daily Life in Biblical Times.”
