The Philistine cities, after Sargon's victory over their forces and Egyptian allies at raphia, in 720, no longer defended their walls, and the Great King's sphere of influence stretched eastward right across the Hamad and southward over north Arabia.
"The Ancient East"
D. G. Hogarth
The conqueror, himself, proceeded southward to meet and defeat Sabako, at raphia, on the great Nile-delta-highway along the Mediterranean coast.
"Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile)"
Isaac Landman
Sargon's armies captured and passed through Gaza on their march to raphia.
"Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile)"
Isaac Landman