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1 Chronicles 14:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. "
1 Chronicles 14:9
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And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.
And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
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.
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.
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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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