ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 5:21
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2 Sam 5:21

5:21 left their idols. David inflicts on the Philistines a loss similar to what Israel suffered with the capture of the ark in 1 Sam. 4.

carried them away. See note 1 Sam. 5:2; 1 Chr. 14:12 says that David burned them.