They tooktheir standin the midstof the plotand defendedit, and struckdownthe Philistines;and the LORDsavedthem by a greatvictory.
He aroseand struckthe Philistinesuntilhis handwas wearyand clungto the sword,and the LORDbroughtabouta greatvictorythat day;and the peoplereturnedafterhim onlyto strip[the slain].
Now Naaman,captainof the armyof the kingof Aram,was a greatmanwith his master,and highly respected,becauseby him the LORDhad givenvictoryto Aram.The manwas also a valiantwarrior,[but he was] a leper.
He was with Davidat Pasdammimwhen the Philistineswere gatheredtogether thereto battle,and there was a plotof groundfullof barley;and the peoplefledbeforethe Philistines.
Now threeof the thirtychiefmenwentdownto the rockto David,into the caveof Adullam,while the armyof the Philistineswas campingin the valleyof Rephaim.
Who givessalvationto kings,Who rescuesDavidHis servantfrom the evilsword.
He gives greatdeliveranceto His king,And showslovingkindnessto His anointed,To Davidand his descendantsforever.
The horseis preparedfor the dayof battle,But victorybelongs to the LORD.
So the LORDdeliveredIsraelthat day,and the battlespreadbeyondBeth-aven.
"For he tookhis lifein his handand struckthe Philistine,and the LORDbroughtabouta greatdeliverancefor allIsrael;you saw[it] and rejoiced.Whythen will you sinagainst innocentbloodby puttingDavidto deathwithouta cause?"
