[Avodah] What the Pelishtim had in mind?

[Micha Berger via Avodah]

According to Shana Zaia in the Ancient Near East Today (Sep 2016,
v4n9 <http://asorblog.org/2016/09/09/godnapping-ancient-near-east>)
"godnapping", removing the enemies gods -- idols or other cult
images -- from the losing side's Temples and royal house.

The Pelishtim may have been trying to steal more than an ark...

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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