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18 Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 19 And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said unto David, Go up; for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into thy hand. 20 And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there; and he said, Jehovah hath [a]broken mine enemies before me, like the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place [b]Baal-perazim.

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  1. 2 Samuel 5:20 Or, broken forth upon mine enemies
  2. 2 Samuel 5:20 That is, The place of breakings forth.

18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;(A) 19 so David inquired(B) of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?”

The Lord answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.”

20 So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, the Lord has broken out against my enemies before me.” So that place was called Baal Perazim.[a](C)

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  1. 2 Samuel 5:20 Baal Perazim means the lord who breaks out.