1Ch 18:1 | NET2full | STEP | Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines .

‏ 1 Chronicles 18:1

David Conquers the Neighboring Nations

1 Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns ^{▼▼tn 2 Sam 8:1 identifies this region as “Metheg Ammah.”} away from the Philistines. ^{▼▼tn Heb “from the hand of the Philistines.” Here “hand” is figurative language for “control.”}