1 Samuel 7:13

“So the Philistines were subdued, etc.] Not that their country was conquered, or they made subject and become tributaries to Israel; but they were so humbled, as not to attempt to give the people of Israel any further trouble and distress, who were now delivered from their oppression and tyranny: and came no more into the coast of Israel; at this time they did not gather together their forces dispersed, nor raise and bring a new army into the land of Israel; they contented themselves with placing garrisons on the coast, but did not attempt to enter and invade them any more; that is, for a long time, even until Samuel was grown old, and the people would have a king, and had one, which offended…”

“All the days of Samuel - Not (as in 1 Samuel 7:15), all the days of his life, but all the days of his “government”, when as Judge he ruled over Israel, before they asked for a king. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Came no more - That is, with a great host, but only with straggling parties, or garrisons. All the days, &c. - All the days of Samuel that is, while Samuel was their sole judge, or ruler; for in Saul's time they did come. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 7:14”

“7:13 The Philistines were quiet for some time—until Saul became king (see 13:5). • God’s powerful hand, not Samuel’s giftedness, was the key factor in Israel’s deliverance from the Philistines.”

“subdued: Jdg 13:1 came no more: Sa1 13:1-5 against: Sa1 14:6-16, Sa1 14:20-23, Sa1 17:49-53, Sa1 28:3-5, Sa1 31:1-7 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 7:14”