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2 Samuel 5:21 · KJV

"And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
20And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
21And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
22And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
23And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

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Reflection Questions

1

What idols do you need to let go of in your life?

2

How does your faith influence your actions?

3

When have you made a decision to follow God over societal norms?

Life Application

faith

Identify and remove anything that distracts you from your relationship with God.

worship

Commit to worshiping God alone, rejecting influences that lead you away from Him.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

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