Baal-perazim was the place where David defeated the Philistines. (2Sa.5.20; 1Ch.14.11)
Also known as Baal Perazim
Baal-perazim is mentioned in 2Sa.5.20 and 1Ch.14.11 as the location where King David decisively defeated the Philistines after becoming king over all Israel. The Philistines had come up to challenge David's rule, spreading out in the Valley of Rephaim. David inquired of the Lord and was told to attack the Philistines, which he did successfully, resulting in their defeat. David attributed the victory to God, saying, "The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water." As a result, he named the place Baal-perazim, which means "Lord of Breakthroughs." The exact location of Baal-perazim is not specified, but it was likely situated in the Valley of Rephaim, southwest of Jerusalem.
Approximate location: 31.756, 35.223 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Baal having rents, bursts, or destructions, the scene of a victory gained by David over the Philistines (2 Sam. 5:20; 1 Chr. 14:11). Called Mount Perazim (Isa. 28:21). It was near the valley of Rephaim, west of Jerusalem. Identified with the modern Jebel Aly.
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BA'AL-PER'AZIM (lord of defeats), a place in the valley of Rephaim, 2 Sam 5:20; 1 Chr 14:11; same as Mount Perazim, near the valley of Gibeon. Isa 28:21.
BA'AL-PER'AZIM (lord of defeats), a place in the valley of Rephaim, 2 Sam 5:20; 1 Chr 14:11; same as Mount Perazim, near the valley of Gibeon. Isa 28:21.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1188
So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim.
So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim.
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