In Joshua 15:11, Ekron is used as a boundary marker for Judah, linking the two tribal allotments.

In Joshua 15:45, Ekron is listed as a city of Judah, showing possible territorial overlap with Dan's allotment.

In Judges 14:1, Samson goes down to Timnah, a city from Dan's allotment, starting his story there.

In Judges 14:2, Samson tells his parents about the Philistine woman in Timnah, using the same city from Dan.

In 1 Samuel 5:10, Ekron receives the ark of God, a later event involving this city from Dan's territory.

In Amos 1:8, God pronounces judgment on Ekron, reflecting its later Philistine identity.