11 So they attacked, at Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, “By my hand God has broken through my enemies just as water breaks through a dam.” Therefore that place was called Baal-perazim.
12 The Philistines abandoned their gods there, and David ordered them to be burnt.
13 Once again the Philistines raided the valley,
14 and again David inquired of God. But God answered him: Do not try to pursue them, but go around them and come against them near the balsam trees.
15 When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go forth to battle, for God has already gone before you to strike the army of the Philistines.
16 David did as God commanded him, and they routed the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
17 Thus David’s fame was spread abroad through every land, and the Lord put the fear of him on all the nations.