9. The Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim.
10. David asked God, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”The Lord answered him, “Attack! I will hand them over to you.”
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.