And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.
Went forth and warred against the Philistines. He overcame them in many engagements dismantled their towns, and erected fortified cities in various parts of the country, to keep them in subjection.
Jabneh - the same as Jabneel (Joshua 15:11).
Gur-baal - is thought by some to be Gerar, and by others Gebal.