Perazim, Mount
LocationsGeographical Setting
Mount Perazim is a geographical site in the Valley of Rephaim, identified with Baal-Perazim, where King David achieved a decisive military victory over the Philistines.
What is the meaning of Perazim, Mount in the Bible?
Mount Perazim is a location mentioned in Isaiah 28:21 and is widely identified by scholars with Baal-Perazim, the site where King David defeated the Philistines as recorded in 2 Samuel 5:20.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps readers understand the historical context of David's campaigns and the prophetic imagery used in Isaiah to describe divine intervention in military conflicts.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.