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Philistines Collection

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Art philistines by H. M. Bateman

Art philistines by H. M. Bateman
" Excuse me, sir, but if you like you can come and paint our cottage - the roses are looking lovely now." A modern artist looks infuriated at the suggestion he might paint something pretty

Background imagePhilistines Collection: David Seizes the Ark

David Seizes the Ark
David chooses Jerusalem as his capital, and installs there the Ark of the Covenant retrieved from the Philistines He dances before it as the procession enters the city

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Delilah has Samson's hair cut whilst he sleeps, and so robs him of his strength

Delilah has Samson's hair cut whilst he sleeps, and so robs him of his strength and delivers him into the hands of the Philistines

Background imagePhilistines Collection: 12 Tribes of Israel

12 Tribes of Israel
The distribution of the twelve Tribes of Israel; note also a small strip of coastline occupied by the Philistines

Background imagePhilistines Collection: PhilistinesSaul

PhilistinesSaul
Philistines.Saul. Date: circa late 19th century

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Samson slays the Philistines

Samson slays the Philistines. Date: circa late 19th century

Background imagePhilistines Collection: The defeat of the Philistines

The defeat of the Philistines. Date: circa late 19th century

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Samson dying with the Philistines

Samson dying with the Philistines. circa late 18th century

Background imagePhilistines Collection: David and the Ark

David and the Ark
David recovers the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines and brings it back in triumph, dancing at the head of the procession though his wife thinks this is undignified

Background imagePhilistines Collection: David Brings Back Ark

David Brings Back Ark
David brings back the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab, where it has been since the Philistines decided they would rather not have it

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Jonathan & Philistines

Jonathan & Philistines
Sauls son Jonathan, together with his armour-bearer, sneak into the Philistine camp and inflict heavy casualties, just the two of them

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Samuels Sacrifice

Samuels Sacrifice
He sacrifices to God, who thanks him by enabling him to defeat the Philistines, something he d always wanted to do

Background imagePhilistines Collection: The Ark is Sent Away

The Ark is Sent Away
The Philistines get rid of the Ark by putting it on a wagon and letting cows, deprived of their calves, lead it whithersoever they will : they take it back to Judea

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Philistines and the Ark

Philistines and the Ark
The Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant, and place it in the Temple of their god Dagon, where it shatters the idol and causes much havoc, so they plan to get rid of it

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Samson Betrayed

Samson Betrayed
He reveals to Dalilah that his strength is in his hair : she betrays him to her people, the Philistines... but, though blinded, he is able to destroy their temple

Background imagePhilistines Collection: David with King Achish

David with King Achish
He and his men take refuge with king Achish, though the Philistines disapprove

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Saint Saens / Samson / Lieb1

Saint Saens / Samson / Lieb1
Act 1 scene 2 : Before Dagons temple at Gaza, Samson rouses the Israelites to rebel against the Philistines who are forcing them to work

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Ark of Covenant Seized

Ark of Covenant Seized
The Israelites take the Ark of the Covenant into battle with them, thinking it will be good for morale; but the Philistines capture it

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Elisha Protected

Elisha Protected
The prophet Elisha, menaced by the Philistines because he foresees their plans, is protected by chariots of fire sent by God

Background imagePhilistines Collection: Jonathans Attack

Jonathans Attack
Jonathan and his armour-bearer make a two-man attack on the army of the Philistines on the heights of Gibeah : fearing a mass attack, the Philistines take to flight


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