Philistia.
The Philistines dwelt on the coast, SW. of Palestine. They were oppressors of Israel in early times, but were vanquished by David. They sought every opportunity of annoying Israel afterwards (2 Chronicles 21:16; 2 Chronicles 26:7; 2 Chronicles 28:18), and they seem to have joined with Edom in embittering the fate of Jerusalem: see Ezekiel 16:57.
15 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;
16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.e
17 And I will execute great vengeancef upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.