After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Gath and its villages out of the hand of the Philistines.
After this, it is said (Ch1 18:1), David did those great exploits. After the sweet communion he had had with God by the word and prayer, as mentioned in the foregoing chapter, he went on his work with extraordinary vigour and courage, conquering and to conquer. Thus Jacob, after his vision, lifted up his feet, Gen 29:1.
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 18:1-8
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Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. (a) Which calls the bridle of bondage, because it was a strong town and kept the country around it in subjection.