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1 Chronicles 14:11 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" 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. "
1 Chronicles 14:11
Verse in Context
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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.
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1 Chronicles 14:1
"Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house."
1 Chronicles 14:2
"And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel."
1 Chronicles 14:3
"And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters."
1 Chronicles 14:4
"Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,"
1 Chronicles 14:5
"And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,"
1 Chronicles 14:6
"And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
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