It was a dangerous resource to trust himself in Gath, with Goliath's sword dangling in his belt.

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.

And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, king of Gath.

In the time of the Crusaders Gath was supposed to be near Jamnia, but nothing definite is known as to its site.