In Judges 2:11, the same phrase 'did what was evil in the sight of the LORD' introduces the cycle of apostasy.

In Judges 3:7, the same formula describes Israel's evil and serving Baals — a recurring pattern.

In Judges 4:1, the same wording 'again did what was evil' appears after Ehud's death.

In Judges 6:1, the same pattern of evil and oppression by Midian mirrors this verse's Philistine oppression.

In Judges 10:6, Israel again does evil and serves multiple gods—the same cycle of apostasy that leads to oppression here.

Judges 14:4 reveals God was using the Philistine oppression to create an occasion against them through Samson—a narrative link.

Judges 15:11 shows the Philistines still ruling over Israel—the same oppression introduced here continues in the story.

Judges 15:20 notes Samson judged Israel twenty years during Philistine rule—the forty-year oppression here sets the timeframe for his leadership.

1 Samuel 12:9 recounts Israel forgetting the LORD and being sold into oppression—the same cycle of sin and judgment seen here.

Hebrews 11:32 names Samson as a hero of faith, directly referencing the judge whose story begins with this verse.

1 Samuel 7:13 records the eventual subduing of the Philistines under Samuel, contrasting with their 40-year oppression here.

1 Samuel 12:11 lists judges God sent to deliver Israel, placing this Philistine oppression within the cycle of deliverance.