2 Samuel 5:19-25
New International Version
19 so David inquired(A) 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](B) 21 The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them off.(C)
22 Once more the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; 23 so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees. 24 As soon as you hear the sound(D) of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front(E) of you to strike the Philistine army.” 25 So David did as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines(F) all the way from Gibeon[b](G) to Gezer.(H)
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 5:20 Baal Perazim means the lord who breaks out.
- 2 Samuel 5:25 Septuagint (see also 1 Chron. 14:16); Hebrew Geba
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.
Bible Gateway Recommends
![NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780718075453.jpg?v=1659560990)
![NIV, Journal the Word Bible, Double-Column, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Reflect, Take Notes, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310455264.jpg?v=1644567449)
![NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310450405.jpg?v=1660679392)
![NIV, Radiant Virtues Bible: A Beautiful Word Collection, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Explore the virtues of faith, hope, and love](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310456933.jpg?v=1717082557)
![NIV, Artisan Collection Bible, Gilded Edges, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1309/6047/products/9780310454229.jpg?v=1717017749)