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place to which the Philistines carried the ark before they sent it back to Israel (I Sam. 6:1-8). There
was here a noted sanctuary of Baal-zebub (I Kings 1:2). According to Assyrian records, in 702 BC
Sennacherib set free its king, imprisoned by Hezekiah in Jerusalem.

Let’s Practice…

1. According to our study, where have they found the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah?

2. Why is the Dead Sea called the “Dead Sea”?

3. Where is the world’s lowest spot on earth?

4. Where did David find refuge from Saul near the Dead Sea?

5. Which city means the “well of seven”? Why?

6. What was the name of the city given to David by Achish? What happened to it?

7. Name the five royal cities of the Philistines:

8. In which of these cities did Samson destroy the temple and lose his life?

9. In which of these cities did the Ark get placed, where God knocked the false god Dagon’s head off?

10. From which of these cities was the Ark sent back to Israel?

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