9. The Philistines had invaded and were plundering the Rephaim Valley.
10. David asked God for advice: "Should I attack the Philistines, and will you hand them over to me?"The Lord answered, "Attack them, and I’ll definitely hand them over to you."
11. So they marched up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. "By my strength," David exclaimed, "God has burst out against my enemies, the way water bursts out." That’s why the place is called Baal-perazim.
12. The Philistines left their divine images behind, and David ordered them burned.