Genesis 21:32 & 34–Unraveling the Philistine Puzzle: A Dive into Biblical and Archaeological Evidence

Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing and contentious topic from Genesis 21:32-34: Did the Bible mistakenly place the Philistines in Palestine during Abraham's time?

We explore the apparent contradiction between the Bible and archaeological records, which date the Philistines to around 1200 BC, much later than Abraham's era. Could this be a historical error, or is there more to uncover?

Join us as we examine historical contexts, archaeological evidence, and scholarly insights, particularly from Christopher Eames. Discover theories that suggest the term "Philistine" might refer to different groups across various periods, offering a compelling solution to this biblical puzzle.

Next week, we tackle another challenging question: Why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac when God condemns human sacrifice in Leviticus? Don't miss this deep dive into Genesis 22:2.

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. https://armstronginstitute.org/663-are-philistines-during-abrahams-time-evidence-against-bible-historicity
3. https://armstronginstitute.org/30-uncovering-the-bibles-buried-civilizations-the-philistines