שמואל א, פרק ז׳, פסוק י״א

The momentum of the battle shifts entirely as the Israelites take the initiative. Leaving Mizpah, they launch a decisive pursuit against the Philistines [מצודת דוד]. Remarkably, the Israelites do not have to engage in a traditional battle. Their involvement is limited solely to chasing the retreating enemy and striking down those who flee [מלבי״ם].

The chase is relentless, continuing without pause until the Israelites push the enemy back to an area just below Beth Car [מצודת דוד]. Geographically, this location sits closer to the Philistine territory [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Relying on traditional translation, this destination is identified as Beth Sharon [רש״י, רד״ק]. The name of the area reflects its natural landscape, which is characterized by broad, open pastures [רד״ק].