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Ekron

EHK-ron

What is Ekron?

Ekron was one of the five chief cities of the Philistines, listed alongside Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Gath (1 Samuel 6:17). It marked the northern edge of Philistine territory (Joshua 13:3), received the captured ark of God (1 Samuel 5:10), and was home to the idol Baalzebub, whom King Ahaziah tried to consult (2 Kings 1:2).

Also pronounced

EK-ruhn

Found in Scripture

Joshua 13:3Joshua 15:11Joshua 15:45Joshua 15:46Joshua 19:43Judges 1:181 Samuel 5:101 Samuel 6:161 Samuel 6:171 Samuel 7:141 Samuel 17:522 Kings 1:22 Kings 1:32 Kings 1:62 Kings 1:16Jeremiah 25:20Amos 1:8Zephaniah 2:4Zechariah 9:5Zechariah 9:7

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