 In , the city of Gath is briefly mentioned as being captured by Hazael of Aram Damascus.The narrative in 1 Chronicles relates that Ezer and Elead, sons of Ephraim, were killed by men who were natives of Gath, because "they came down to take their livestock".Gath is named as one of 15 cities fortified by king Rehoboam, son of King Solomon, which were captured by Shishak, king of Egypt ().