1 Samuel 6:4 mentions the five Philistine lords who sent the guilt offering; here they return after seeing the ark's arrival.

In 1 Samuel 6:12, the lords follow the cart to Beth-shemesh; here they return to Ekron after seeing the Ark's departure. Sequential narrative.

1 Samuel 6:18 elaborates on the golden mice and cities belonging to the five lords, directly expanding this verse.

1 Samuel 5:10 describes the Ark's arrival at Ekron, part of the same narrative where the lords were involved.

Joshua 13:3 lists the five lords of the Philistines by city, identifying the rulers mentioned here.

Judges 3:3 also names the five lords of the Philistines, providing background on these rulers.

Judges 16:5 shows the same five lords conspiring against Samson, a different context but same group.

Judges 16:23-30 recounts the lords gathering to celebrate Samson's capture, another episode with these rulers.