Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David’s army marched out of the city to fight Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. New Living Translation So the battle began in the forest of Ephraim, English Standard Version So the army went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim. Berean Standard Bible So David’s army marched into the field to engage Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. King James Bible So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim; New King James Version So the people went out into the field of battle against Israel. And the battle was in the woods of Ephraim. New American Standard Bible Then the people went out to the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. NASB 1995 Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. NASB 1977 Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. Legacy Standard Bible Then the people went out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. Amplified Bible So the men went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim. Christian Standard Bible Then David’s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then David’s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim. American Standard Version So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim. English Revised Version So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the troops went out to the country to fight Israel in the forest of Ephraim. Good News Translation David's army went out into the countryside and fought the Israelites in Ephraim Forest. International Standard Version David's army left for the battlefield to fight Absalom and his Israeli followers, and they also fought in the Ephraim forest, Majority Standard Bible So David?s army marched into the field to engage Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. NET Bible Then the army marched out to the field to fight against Israel. The battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. New Heart English Bible So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. Webster's Bible Translation So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim; World English Bible So the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the people go out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle is in a forest of Ephraim; Young's Literal Translation And the people goeth out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle is in a forest of Ephraim; Smith's Literal Translation And the people will go forth to the field to the meeting of Israel: and the war will be in the forest of Ephraim; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the people went out into the field against Israel and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the people departed into the field against Israel. And the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. New American Bible David’s army then took the field against Israel, and a battle was fought in the forest near Mahanaim. New Revised Standard Version So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo the people went out into the field against Israel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the people went out to the field to meet Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the people went out into the wood against Israel; and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom Killed…5Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom. 6So David’s army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim. 7There the people of Israel were defeated by David’s servants, and the slaughter was great that day—twenty thousand men.… Cross References 2 Samuel 17:24-26 Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel. / Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. / So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. 2 Samuel 15:13-14 Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” 2 Samuel 16:15 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. 2 Samuel 17:1-2 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king 2 Samuel 17:11-12 Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle. / Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain. 1 Kings 2:28-34 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... 1 Chronicles 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.” Psalm 3:1-2 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Matthew 26:47-50 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... Matthew 27:3-5 When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. Mark 14:43-46 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Treasury of Scripture So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim; Joshua 17:15,18 And Joshua answered them, If thou be a great people, then get thee up to the wood country, and cut down for thyself there in the land of the Perizzites and of the giants, if mount Ephraim be too narrow for thee… Judges 12:4-6 Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the Manassites… 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 Woods2 Samuel 18 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 So the troops went out This phrase marks the beginning of a significant military engagement. The Hebrew word for "troops" here is "עַם" (am), which can refer to a people or nation, emphasizing the collective effort and unity of David's forces. The act of going out signifies readiness and obedience to leadership, reflecting the disciplined nature of David's army. Historically, this moment is a culmination of strategic planning and divine guidance, as David's forces prepare to confront Absalom's rebellion. to the field to meet Israel and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So David’s armyהָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock marched וַיֵּצֵ֥א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim into the field הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land to engage לִקְרַ֣את (liq·raṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in the battle, הַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war which took place וַתְּהִ֥י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the forest בְּיַ֥עַר (bə·ya·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3293: A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb of Ephraim. אֶפְרָֽיִם׃ (’ep̄·rā·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory Links 2 Samuel 18:6 NIV2 Samuel 18:6 NLT 2 Samuel 18:6 ESV 2 Samuel 18:6 NASB 2 Samuel 18:6 KJV 2 Samuel 18:6 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 18:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 18:6 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 18:6 French Bible 2 Samuel 18:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 18:6 So the people went out into (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |