The Philistines were smitten with terror, and the conclusion which ensued resulted in a precipitate retreat. The shouts of the triumphant Hebrews echoed along the summits of the mountains, as they rushed after their fleeing enemies; and they "pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents. And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent." (649)

Filisterne blev grebet af rædsel, og i forvirringen tog de hovedkulds flugten. De sejrende hebræeres råb gav genlyd langs bjergtoppene, og de skyndte sig at optage forfølgelsen af de flygtende fjender og "forfulgte filisterne lige til Gat og Ekrons porte, og de faldne filistere lå på vejen fra Sjaarajim lige til Gat og Ekron. Derpå vendte israelitterne tilbage fra forfølgelsen af filisterne og plyndrede deres lejr. Og David tog filisterens hoved og bragte det til Jerusalem, men hans våben lagde han i sit telt".