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11 So David[a] went out to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines[b] there. David observed, “Like an overwhelming flood, God has overwhelmed[c] my enemies, using me to do it.”[d] That’s why that place is called Baal-perazim.[e] 12 The Philistines[f] abandoned their gods there, so David ordered that their idols be incinerated.

13 Later the Philistines invaded the Rephaim[g] Valley again.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 14:11 Lit. he
  2. 1 Chronicles 14:11 Lit. defeated them
  3. 1 Chronicles 14:11 Or has burst out against
  4. 1 Chronicles 14:11 Lit. using my own hand
  5. 1 Chronicles 14:11 The Heb. name Baal-perazim means Lord of Overwhelming
  6. 1 Chronicles 14:12 Lit. They
  7. 1 Chronicles 14:13 The Heb. lacks Rephaim

11 So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim,(A) and there he defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand.” So that place was called Baal Perazim.[a] 12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, and David gave orders to burn(B) them in the fire.(C)

13 Once more the Philistines raided the valley;(D)

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  1. 1 Chronicles 14:11 Baal Perazim means the lord who breaks out.