14:12a There the Philistines abandoned their gods,

As the soldiers of Philistia fled, they left their idols there. (Translation for Translators)
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The soldiers of Philistia ⌊ran away. In their hurry⌋ , they left their idols ⌊on the battle field⌋ .

14:12b and David ordered that they be burned in the fire.

David told his men to destroy the idols in a fire. (EEB)
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David commanded, ⌊his men⌋ , “Burn the idols with fire!”

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