From there he proceeded against an Arab force that was numerically superior and commanded by 'Amr ibn al-'As. The opposing forces met at the village of Dathin on February 4, not far from Gaza.
After that, he confronted an Arab army that was bigger in numbers and commanded by 'Amr ibn al-'As. The two armies met at the village of Dathin, located near Gaza, on February 4th.