He made a yearly circuit, passing through Bethel, Gilgal and Mizpah and judging Israel at each of these places.
He named that place Bethel, whereas the former name of the town had been Luz.
Thus Jacob and all the people who were with him arrived in Luz (now Bethel) in the land of Canaan.
We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds. [You said:]
Hear this, priests, Pay attention, house of Israel, Household of the king, give ear! For you are responsible for judgment. But you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread upon Tabor,
but do not seek Bethel; Do not come to Gilgal, and do not cross over to Beer-sheba; For Gilgal shall be led into exile and Bethel shall be no more.
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
While the Israelites were encamped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they celebrated the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth day of the month.
Then the Lord said to Joshua: Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you. Therefore the place is called Gilgal to the present day.
He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys and possessed thirty cities in the land of Gilead (these are called Havvoth-jair to the present day).
He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. He judged Israel for eight years.
Those who ride on white donkeys, seated on saddle rugs, and those who travel the road, Sing of them
Samuel called the people together to the Lord at Mizpah
Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal to renew the kingship there.”
Samuel then gave orders, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, that I may pray to the Lord for you.”