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2 Kings 5:15-23 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

15. And Jebahar, and Elisua, and Nepheg,

16. And Japhia, and Elisama, and Elioda, and Eliphaleth.

17. And the Philistines heard that they had anointed David to be king over Israel: and they all came to seek David: and when David heard of it, he went down to a strong hold.

18. And the Philistines coming spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.

19. And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up to the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to David: Go up, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

20. And David came to Baal Pharisim: and defeated them there, and he said: The Lord hath divided my enemies before me, as waters are divided. Therefore the name of the place was called Baal Pharisim.

21. And they left there their idols: which David and his men took away.

22. And the Philistines came up again and spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.

23. And David consulted the Lord: Shall I go up against the Philistines, and wilt thou deliver them into my hands? He answered: Go not up against them, but fetch a compass behind them, and thou shalt come upon them over against the pear trees.

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