The first site we will focus on along the sea route – “Derech Hayam”, is Afek. Israel had two major battles with the Philistines, in the days of the prophet Samuel, between Afek and “Even HaEzer”. In one battle, there was a complete defeat and the destruction of Shiloh, and in the other, a great victory. The two battles did not take place in the same place, but the Tanach calls both places “Even HaEzer”! What is the message of the Tanach in using this name?
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