Here’s Answer:
In the Bible, the Philistines were a group of people who lived in the region of Palestine, which is now Israel and the Palestinian territories. They frequently clashed with the Israelites, who were divided into twelve tribes and often fought amongst themselves. According to the Bible, the Philistines took advantage of Israel's disunity by invading their land and seizing control of several key cities, including Gaza, Ashdod, and Ekron. The Israelites were unable to unite against the Philistines, who had superior weapons and military tactics, and they suffered a series of defeats. It was only after the Israelite judge and prophet Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel that they were able to rally together and defeat the Philistines.