14 The Israelites were even able to recapture their towns and territory between Ekron and Gath.Israel was also at peace with the Amorites.
15 Samuel was a leader 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.
17 Then he would go back to his home in Ramah and do the same thing there. He also had an altar built for the Lord at Ramah.