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Ekron Inscription

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Ekron Inscription
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Description

A royal dedicatory inscription from Tel Miqne (ancient Ekron) mentioning five rulers of the city, confirming the identity of one of the five chief Philistine cities.

Biblical Significance

Identifies ancient Ekron, one of the five Philistine cities mentioned repeatedly in the books of Joshua, Judges, and 1 Samuel.