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Israel Triumphant
The Philistines have learned that David is now king of all Israel and decide to take action against this new threat. David, sanctioned by the heavenly gaze of the Lord, rides forth with his army to deal with the enemy. At Baal Perazim (which literally means Baal is broken), the battle begins and the Philistines are utterly defeated. David, bearing a blue shield with a golden lion rampart, runs a Philistine horseman through with his javelin. The contrast between the well-organized ranks of Israelite cavalry at the left and the chaotic mass of fleeing Philistines at the right testifies to the military superiority of David's forces. (2 Kings 5:17–20)
- Morgan Bible (image 381), medieval illuminated manuscript, 13th century.
- نسخة مورجان للكتاب المقدس (صورة 381)، مخطوطة مزخرفة من العصور الوسطى، القرن الثالث عشر.