Judges 3:3 lists the Philistine rulers left to test Israel — contrasting Judah's initial capture of these cities here.

Judges 16:1 shows Samson in Gaza — a city Judah had captured here, indicating later Philistine reoccupation.

Judges 16:2 describes Gazites plotting against Samson — showing continued Philistine presence despite Judah's earlier capture.

Judges 16:21 has Samson taken to Gaza as a prisoner — further evidence the city remained in Philistine hands.

Joshua 15:45-47 assigns Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron to Judah's inheritance, confirming that Judah's capture fulfills the allotment.

1 Samuel 6:17 lists these same Philistine cities (Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron) as giving golden tumors — tying the conquest here to later tribute.

Joshua 11:22 notes Anakim survivors in Gaza; Judah's capture here may not have eliminated them entirely.

Joshua 13:3 lists Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron as Philistine territories, which Judah captures here.

1 Samuel 5:10 shows Ekron as a Philistine city receiving the ark — indicating it was still Philistine despite earlier capture.

Exodus 23:31 promises the borders of the land; this verse records Judah capturing key Philistine cities within that promised land.

Obadiah 1:19 prophesies possessing the land of the Philistines — echoing this early conquest of Philistine cities.