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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Samuel 5:20

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Baal - perazim - Whither the Philistines were come from the valley of Rephraim, Ch1 14:11. Baal - perazim, signifies the master of the breaches: So he ascribes all to God. As waters - As floods or rivers of waters, which break the banks, and overflow a land, and overturn all that stands in their way. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 5:21
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