1 Chronicles 14:12 net — The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned.

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"The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned."

— 1 Chronicles 14:12, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

9

Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.

10

David asked God,“Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The LORD said to him,“March up! I will hand them over to you!”

11

So they marched against Baal Perazim and David defeated them there. David said,“Using me as his instrument, God has burst out against my enemies like water bursts out.” So that place is called Baal Perazim.

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The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned.

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The Philistines again raided the valley.

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So David again asked God what he should do. This time God told him,“Don’t march up after them; circle around them and come against them in front of the trees.

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When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the trees, then attack. For at that moment GOD is going before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.”

1 Chronicles 14:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 14:12 say?
1 Chronicles 14:12 in the NET Bible reads: “The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 14:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 14:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 14:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 14:12 in?
1 Chronicles 14:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 14:12?
1 Chronicles 14:12 reads (NET): “The Philistines left their idols there, so David ordered that they be burned.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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