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Dagon was a god worshipped by the Philistines (see Judges 16:23–24). The name might come from the Hebrew word dag, which means "fish." This would be an appropriate name for a god of seafaring people. However, it is more likely related to the Hebrew word dagan, which means "grain." This would indicate a god of fertility or agriculture.
People
Dagon: Philistine god whose temple was destroyed by Samson
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Ark of the Covenant Ashdod, Ashdodite, Ashdothite Ashkelon Beth-Dagon Canaanite Gods and Religion Dagon Ekron, Ekronites Monotheism Philistia, Philistines Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tumor
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Miracles Connected With: Fall of Dagon Idolatry: Idols Mentioned in Scripture: Dagon Miracles: Catalogue of The Falling of the God Dagon Temple: Idolatrous of Dagon, at Ashdod The Philistines: Character of Idolatrous The Philistines: Put the Ark Into Dagon's House