1 Samuel 7:16

And he went from year to year in circuit to Beth–el, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.

Cross-references

In 1 Samuel 7:5, Samuel gathers all Israel to Mizpah to pray — the same place later included in his yearly circuit.

1 Samuel 11:14 Historical context

1 Samuel 11:14 records Samuel calling Israel to Gilgal to renew the kingdom — another key event at one of his circuit towns.

Hosea 9:15 Contrast

Hosea 9:15 condemns Gilgal as a place of evil — contrasting sharply with Samuel's righteous judging there.