The habitations - Rather, “the Mehunim” (compare 2 Chronicles 36:7), called also “Maonites” (see Judges 10:12 note).
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
41. The days of Hezekiah. Compare 2 Kings 18:8, where Hezekiah “smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza.” Gerar is thought to have been about 8 mi. (12.6 km.) south of Gaza.