11. So David ⌊and his men⌋ attacked and defeated the Philistines at Baal Perazim. David said, “Using my power like an overwhelming flood, God has overwhelmed my enemies.” That is why they call that place Baal Perazim [The Lord Overwhelms].
12. The Philistines left their gods there, so David ordered that the gods be burned.
13. The Philistines again raided the valley.
14. Once more David asked God.God answered him, “Don’t go after them. Circle around, and come at them in front of the balsam trees.
15. As you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go out and fight because God has gone ahead of you to defeat the Philistine army.”
16. David did as God ordered him, and his men defeated the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.