2 Chronicles 28:18

The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth–shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 11:10 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 11:10, Aijalon was fortified by Rehoboam — now lost to Philistine invasion here.

In 2 Kings 18:8, Hezekiah defeats the Philistines — reversing the losses suffered by Ahaz here.

Ezekiel 25:15 directly pronounces judgment on the Philistines for their revengeful acts, identical to the invasion recorded here.

Joel 3:4 Parallel

Joel 3:4 calls out Philistia for their actions against Judah, matching the Philistine invasion in this verse. God promises to repay them.

Amos 1:6 Parallel

Amos 1:6 condemns Gaza, a Philistine city, for deporting whole communities — a sin that may relate to this invasion of Judah's cities.

Isaiah 14:29 is a prophecy against Philistia, the same nation that invaded Judah here. It warns them not to rejoice in their temporary victory.

Joshua 15:10 Historical context

In Joshua 15:10, Beth-shemesh is part of Judah's boundary — the same city later captured by Philistines here.

Joshua 15:41 Historical context

In Joshua 15:41, Gederoth is listed among Judah's lowland cities — later taken by Philistines here.

1 Samuel 6:9 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 6:9, Beth-shemesh is where the Philistines returned the ark — later they capture it here.

Isaiah 9:12 Parallel

In Isaiah 9:12, Philistines devour Israel from the west — matching their invasion here.