1 Chronicles 14:12
The Philistines had left their gods behind, so David gave orders that they should be burned.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.
In Context
13However, the Philistines returned and made another raid on the valley.
Cross References
Exodus 12:12That very night I will go all through Egypt and kill every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring condemnation on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord.
Deuteronomy 7:5On the contrary, this is what you are to do to them: tear down their altars, knock down their idolatrous pillars, cut down their Asherah poles, and burn down their idols.
1 Samuel 5:2They brought the Ark of God into the Temple of Dagon and placed it next to Dagon.
2 Kings 19:18They have thrown their gods into the fire because they are not really gods—they are just the work of human hands, made of wood and stone so they could destroy them.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 14:9-17
The Defeat of the Philistines. ( b. c. 1045.) 8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. 11 So they came up to… Read the whole commentary →