He invaded the Levant and subjugated the Arameans, Phoenicians, Philistines, Israelites, Neo-Hittites and Edomites. The Philistines conquered Canaanite Ashkelon about 1150 BCE. The retreating Philistines were slaughtered by the Israelites. Sometimes it is used to distinguish Jews from other peoples such as Egyptians or Philistines. The Philistines were infuriated by the riddle. The Philistines begins a war against Saul. The army was besieging Gibbethon, a city controlled by the Philistines. Saul dies in battle against the Philistines after a reign of just two years. Samson was a Hebrew hero known for fighting the Philistines. Abraham settled between Kadesh and Shur in the land of the Philistines. Kiryat Gat is named for Gath, one of the five major cities of the Philistines. The Philistines did this after Abraham died. This has led to the modern theory of Philistines having an Aegean origin. The Ark was captured by the Philistines and Hophni and Phinehas were killed. Samson then set the fields of the Philistines on fire.