1 Chronicles 14:11

Listen to 1 Chronicles 14:11
11 So they marched up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. "By my strength," David exclaimed, "God has burst out against my enemies, the way water bursts out." That's why the place is called Baal-perazim.

1 Chronicles 14:11 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 14:11

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

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1 Chronicles 14:11 In-Context

9 The Philistines had invaded and were plundering the Rephaim Valley.
10 David asked God for advice: "Should I attack the Philistines, and will you hand them over to me?" The LORD answered, "Attack them, and I'll definitely hand them over to you."
11 So they marched up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. "By my strength," David exclaimed, "God has burst out against my enemies, the way water bursts out." That's why the place is called Baal-perazim.
12 The Philistines left their divine images behind, and David ordered them burned.
13 When the Philistines plundered the valley a second time,

Footnotes 1

  • [a] Or master of outbursts
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