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.
So they went up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, 'God has broken through my enemies by my hand like water bursting through a dam.' That's why they called that place Baal-perazim.
David is celebrating how God gave him a powerful victory over his enemies, comparing it to water bursting through barriers.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David had recently been established as king over all Israel and was facing an invasion from the Philistines, who were persistent enemies of the Israelites and often sought to undermine his rule. David sought God's guidance before engaging in battle, and after receiving divine assurance, he attacked and defeated the Philistines at a location that became known as Baalperazim, meaning "Lord of Breakthroughs," to commemorate God's powerful intervention. This event highlights the importance of divine direction in warfare during ancient Israelite history.
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