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2 Kings 5:16-21 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

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.

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