2 Samuel 18:6

Modern English Version

So the people went out toward Israel in the field, but the fighting occurred in the forest of Ephraim.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:26

Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

2 Samuel 18:7

The people of Israel were defeated there by the servants of David. That day the defeat was extensive, twenty thousand men.

Joshua 17:15

Joshua said to them, “If you are a numerous people, go up to the forests and clear out a place there for yourselves in the land of the Perizzites and the giants, since the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you.”

Joshua 17:18

The hill country shall be yours. Although it is a forest you shall clear it and own it to its borders. You shall drive out the Canaanites, even though they have iron chariots and are strong.”