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14 The Israelite cities the Philistines had seized between Ekron and Gath were returned, and Israel took its territory back from Philistine rule. There was also peace with the Amorites.

15 Now Samuel was a prophet and judge over Israel for the rest of his life. 16 He traveled a 40-mile circuit just north of Jerusalem every year between Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah, solving Israel’s problems in each of these places.

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14 The towns from Ekron(A) to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to Israel, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.(B)

15 Samuel(C) continued as Israel’s leader(D) all(E) the days of his life. 16 From year to year he went on a circuit from Bethel(F) to Gilgal(G) to Mizpah, judging(H) Israel in all those places.

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