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2 Samuel 5:20

King James Version (KJV)

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And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.

2 Samuel 5:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:20

Theological / Devotional

Baal-perazim. Literally, “lord of the breaking through” or “possessor of the burstings.” Making a sudden attack upon the Philistines, David broke through their ranks and carried all before him. With the help of the Lord, the forces of Israel burst through the enemy resistance as waters burst through a dam. It was probably after their victory here that they named the place Baal-perazim.

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