2 Samuel 18:6

New International Reader's Version

David’s army marched out of the city to fight against Israel. The battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:26

Absalom and the Israelites camped in the land of Gilead.

2 Samuel 18:7

There David’s men won the battle over Israel’s army. A huge number of men were wounded or killed that day. The total number was 20,000.

Joshua 17:15

“That’s true,” Joshua said. “There are large numbers of you. And the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you. So go up into the forest. Clear out some land for yourselves in the territory of the Perizzites and Rephaites.”

Joshua 17:18

You will also have the central hill country. It’s covered with trees. Cut them down and clear the land. That whole land from one end to the other will belong to you. The Canaanites use chariots that have iron parts. And those people are strong. But you can drive them out.”