1 Chronicles 14:11

11 So David [and his men] attacked and defeated the Philistines at Baal Perazim. David said, "Using my power like an overwhelming flood, God has overwhelmed my enemies." That is why they call that place Baal Perazim [The Lord Overwhelms].

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 The Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim.
10 David asked God, "Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The LORD answered him, "Attack! I will hand them over to you."
11 So David [and his men] attacked and defeated the Philistines at Baal Perazim. David said, "Using my power like an overwhelming flood, God has overwhelmed my enemies." That is why they call that place Baal Perazim [The Lord Overwhelms].
12 The Philistines left their gods there, so David ordered that the gods be burned.
13 The Philistines again raided the valley.
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