“Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
- BSB Declare this in the house of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah:
- NKJV “Declare this in the house of Jacob And proclaim it in Judah, saying,
- NASB ¶“Declare this in the house of Jacob And proclaim it in Judah, saying,
- NLT “Make this announcement to Israel, and say this to Judah:
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Quick answer
David defeats the Philistines at Baal Perazim and praises the Lord for breaking through his enemies like a flood. He credits the victory entirely to God.
Overview
At Baal Perazim David routs the Philistines and names the place for the Lord's bursting through his foes like a breach of waters. The name commemorates that God, not David's might, won the battle. David's praise teaches that all victory belongs to the Lord, who fights for His people.
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