2 Samuel 18:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So David's army went out to the battlefield to fight against the Israelites who were following Absalom, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the beginning of the decisive battle between King David's forces and his rebellious son Absalom's army.

📚 Historical Context

This battle occurred during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, when Absalom had declared himself king and forced David to flee Jerusalem. The wood of Ephraim was located east of the Jordan River, where David had taken refuge with his loyal followers.

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