So David's army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim. Cross References Joshua 17:15Joshua answered them, "If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim." Joshua 17:18 because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots, and although they are strong, you can drive them out." 2 Samuel 17:26 So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. 2 Samuel 18:7 There the people of Israel were defeated by David's servants, and the slaughter was great that day--twenty thousand men. Chapter Outline 1. David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom6. The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of ephraim 9. Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit 18. Absalom's place 19. Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David 33. David mourns for Absalom Jump to Previous Army Battle Ephraim E'phraim Field Fight Forest Fought Israel Marched Meet Wood WoodsJump to Next Army Battle Ephraim E'phraim Field Fight Forest Fought Israel Marched Meet Wood Woods |
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