Philistine territory unsubdued — 'This is the land that yet remains: all the regions of the Philistines, and all those of the Geshurites. Philistine territory (on the southwest coast) and Geshurite territory remain outside Israel's control. These are significant gaps—the Philistines will become Israel's primary military threat in the era of Judges and early monarchy. The explicit acknowledgment of Philistine territory remaining unsubdued explains the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Philistia.

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