David did exactly what God told him. He routed the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines—brought them to their knees and took control of the countryside.
David did exactly as God commanded, slaughtering Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
The Israelites then went and did what God had commanded Moses and Aaron. They did it all. * * *
Horam, king of Gezer, arrived to help Lachish. Joshua attacked him and his army until there was nothing left of them. No survivors.
But they didn’t get rid of the Canaanites who were living in Gezer. Canaanites are still living among the people of Ephraim, but they are made to do forced labor. * * *