And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
The cities that the Philistines had captured from Israel were given back to Israel, from Ekron all the way to Gath. Israel also freed the surrounding areas from Philistine control. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
This verse describes how God helped Israel reclaim their lost cities from their enemies and establish peace in the region.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Samuel's great victory over the Philistines at Mizpah, where God intervened with thunder to defeat Israel's enemies. The Philistines had been oppressing Israel for decades, controlling key cities and territory. Ekron and Gath were major Philistine strongholds, so reclaiming territory between these cities represented a significant restoration of Israeli land and independence.
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