13 So the Philistines were subdued(A) and[a] did not invade Israel’s territory again.(B) The Lord’s hand was against the Philistines all of Samuel’s life. 14 The cities from Ekron to Gath, which they had taken from Israel, were restored; Israel even rescued their surrounding territories from Philistine control. There was also peace between Israel and the Amorites.

15 Samuel judged Israel throughout his life.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 7:13 LXX reads The Lord humbled the Philistines and they

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