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So they came up to Baal-perazim, and David struck them there; and David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the breach of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim.

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God is the True Victor

Commentators emphasize that David immediately gives credit to God for the victory. He says, "God hath broken mine enemies," acknowledging himself as merely the instrument "by my hand." This contrasts with the pride of other kings and serves as a powerful model for believers to attribute their successes and achievements to God's power at work through them.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 14:11

19th Century

Bishop

So they came up to Baal-perazim. —"They" refers to David and his troops. Samuel states, And David came into Baal-perazim.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 14:11

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 14:1–17

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter we have an account of:

  1. David's kingdom established.
  2. His family built up.
  3. His enemies defeated.