Which Nations Lived in Ancient Palestine?

Historically, several different nations lived in Ancient Palestine. The most famous of these are undoubtedly the Israelites, due to their rich history as described in the Bible. However, they are not the only nation that lived in the region in ancient times. Where was Ancient Palestine? Modern-day Palestine does not have the same boundaries as Ancient Palestine. Historically, starting with the Greeks, the term “Palestine” has been applied to the entire region that is now modern-day Israel and the State of Palestine. The ancient use of the word even applied to some of the lands east of the Jordan River...