Comments on: Where Did the Philistines Come From?

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 03:47:30 +0000

“But why does the altar only have two horns?” Seriously? Look at the altar. The thing broke in half. The missing piece probably had two more horns in the opposite corners

By: Cyndy Burdge

Cyndy Burdge — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:26:18 +0000

I suggest you all research further before making judgements .The commonly seen pics are from the front or side, to emphasize the 2 horns. Photos and videos from the excavation site make it clear that the altar was square at the top, with a small space behind it next to a wall of a building. The side view does show some broken surface, but apparently the view from the back or top makes it clear there were only 2 horns.

By: Jon L

Jon L — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:37:03 +0000

I have to agree with Frances — it certainly appears to be missing an entire side due to severe damage. I have to believe that has been suggested already. My interest would lie in the question — what evidence would lead archaeologists to reject the idea of an ‘incomplete four horned altar’ and instead propose a ‘mostly complete two horned altar’?

By: HFC

HFC — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:25:34 +0000

They weren’t all giants. They employed Goliath as their champion, descendant of Rapha. Rapha sired 4 sons who were giants. The entrance to Gath has been determined to be one of, if not, the largest in the region.

Would be cool if they find a 10lb spearhead or something like it.

By: Fran

Fran — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:13:47 +0000

I can’t believe this conversation is happening!! Simple visual examination of the altar indicates that the right side of it was smashed; nor does it give you or anybody else any indication of the ultimate length of the thing – for all you know it could have been 30 feet long! with raised projecitons every two feet.

If you dare to enter into the attempt to “reconstruct” the past, determine if you have a good grasp on the present first. Ah, broken altar, not 4 “horns”, 2 “things” sticking up!

By: Stefan colceriu

Stefan colceriu — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:14:22 +0000

There was no hornedhorned instrument serving in cult of the bull în the Minoan civilizațion. The și called horned ornaments of the palace of knossos are actually the ancient symbol of mountains bordering the world. Between those mountains the sun wassupposed to gloriously rise every day. Have a look at Nanno Marinatos’ books on Minoan Crete.

By: Shushannah Rodgers

Shushannah Rodgers — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:18:33 +0000

Here’s a thought: Goliath was a Philistine. He was also a GIANT of a man. The Nephilim (fallen angels) sired many giants by mating with human women. Perhaps the Philistines were all descended from Nephilim and Goliath’s size seems to be proof of this.

By: Varghese

Varghese — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:48:27 +0000

Bible is disproved at last! Gen 10:13-14 says Egypt fathered the… Casluhites from which came Philistines.

By: Kendall

Kendall — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:07:30 +0000

it looks more like it wasnt really finished….the back just hadnt even been shaped.