Ashchenaz in Biblical History

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What is the Ashchenaz?
ASH'CHENAZ
1 Chr 1:6; Jer 51:27. See Ashkenaz. ASH'DOD {stronghold, castle), one of the five confederate cities of the Philistines, allotted to Judah, Josh 15:46, Josh 15:47; the chief seat of Dagon-worship. 1 Sam 5. It was 3 miles from the Mediterranean, and midway between Gaza and Joppa. The place is called Azotus in the New Testament. Acts 8:40. It is now a mean village called Esdud; near it are extensive ruins. History. -- Built by the Anakim; not taken by Joshua, Josh 11:22; allotted to Judah, Josh 15:47; taken by Uzziah, 2 Chr 26:6; by Tartan or Sargon, Isa 20:1; besieged by Psammetichus and destroyed by the Maccabees; given to Salome after Herod's death; Philip preached there, Acts 8:40; bishops of Azotus or Ashdod are noticed in later history; the city is now occupied by Mohammedans.

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