1 Samuel 7:13

So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 13:1–5 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 13:1-5, the Philistines again muster against Israel, showing the peace under Samuel was temporary.

In 1 Samuel 28:3-5, after Samuel's death, the Philistines gather again and Saul fears — a stark contrast to the subdued state under Samuel.

In 1 Samuel 31:1-7, the Philistines defeat Israel and kill Saul, reversing the subdued state described here — a tragic end.

In 1 Samuel 12:11, Samuel includes himself among the deliverers God raised up, confirming his role in subduing the Philistines here.

In 1 Samuel 5:9, God's hand strikes the Philistines with tumors when they have the ark — a precursor to the ongoing subduing here.

1 Samuel 14:6–16 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 14:6-16, Jonathan's victory over the Philistines continues the pattern of God's hand against them.

1 Samuel 14:20–23 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 14:20-23, God sends panic among the Philistines, echoing the subdued state here — His hand remains against them under Samuel.

1 Samuel 17:49–53 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 17:49-53, David's victory over Goliath continues the pattern of God subduing the Philistines as seen in Samuel's day.

Judges 13:1 Contrast

In Judges 13:1, the Philistines oppress Israel due to sin — the opposite of the subdued state under Samuel.