2 Samuel 5:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 5:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 5:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 5:20 — KJV
“And David came to Baalperazim, 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 Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches”
— 2 Samuel 5:20 (KJV)
2 Samuel 5:20 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 5:20
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:20: david, came, baalperazim
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:20: came, lord, hath
“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee? Pharez: that is A breach”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:20: came, broken, forth
“And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day. made: Heb. broken Perezuzzah: that is, the breach of Uzzah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:20: david, lord, broken
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:20: came, lord, hath
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