¹³ So the Philistines were subdued^(A) and they stopped invading Israel’s territory. Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.

¹⁵ But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against^(A) his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors.

¹⁵ The Lord’s hand was against them until he had completely eliminated^(A) them from the camp.