Which famous biblical character was born in Gath, according to the Book of Samuel?
Gath (city) in front of the conquering Israelites under Joshua (). Gath was either subdued during the days of prophet Samuel (), or by king David (), although states that in the time of king Solomon it was still ruled by a Philistine king named Achish. King Achish is mentioned as the ruler of Gath for the times of Saul, David and Solomon, making it uncertain whether this refers to two or more kings of the same name. Gath was also the home city of Goliath and his brothers, as well as of Itai and his 600 soldiers who aided David in
Moresheth-Gath name of a place. The Targum of Jonathan and Rashi translate these two words as by "those who caused you to inherit Gath" meaning the family of David, while Wellhausen renders the passage in Micah "Thou must let go Moresheth, O Gath." Moresheth-Gath Moresheth (), also known as Moreseth-Gath, was a town of the tribe of Judah in ancient Israel mentioned in the Bible. It was located in the Shephelah region between Lachish and Achzib. It is mentioned as the home town of the prophet Micah in the Biblical Book of Micah and the Book of Jeremiah. The town was