1 Chronicles 14:11

11 So they came up to Baalperazim;[a] and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.

1 Chronicles 14:11 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 14:11

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

1 Chronicles 14:11 In-Context

9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.
11 So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim.
12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches
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