1 Samuel 7:14-16

Contemporary English Version

¹⁴ The Israelites were even able to recapture their towns and territory between Ekron and Gath.

Israel was also at peace with the Amorites.^[a]

Samuel Is a Leader in Israel

¹⁵ Samuel was a leader^[b] in Israel all his life. ¹⁶ Every year he would go around to the towns of Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah where he served as judge for the people.