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On their way, the Philistines stopped off to plunder the Valley of Rephaim.
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David prayed to God: "Is this the right time to attack the Philistines? Will you give me the victory?" God answered, "Attack; I'll give you the victory."
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David attacked at Baal Perazim and slaughtered them. David said, "God exploded my enemies, as water explodes from a burst pipe." That's how the place got its name, Baal Perazim (Baal-Explosion).
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The Philistines left their gods behind and David ordered that they be burned up.
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And then the Philistines were back at it again, plundering in the valley.