# It came about

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

# there was a battle at Gezer with the Philistines

"the Israelites battled the Philistines at Gezer"

# Gezer

This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Sibbekai ... Sippai

These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Hushathite ... Rephaim

These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# the Philistines were subdued

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they subdued the Philistines" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the Philistines were subdued

This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Israelites were able to subdue the Philistines" or "the Philistines were brought under the Israelites' control"