2 Samuel 18:8

Now the battle in that place was dispersed over the face of all the land. And there were many more of the people whom the forest had consumed, than the sword had devoured, on that day.

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In The King James Version

For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.

In Context

7And the people of Israel were cut down in that place by the army of David. And a great slaughter occurred on that day: twenty thousand men.

9Then it happened that Absalom, riding on a mule, met the servants of David. And when the mule had entered under a thick and large oak tree, his head became trapped in the oak. And while he was suspended between heaven and earth, the mule on which he had been sitting continued on.

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Cross References

Exodus 15:10Your breath blew, and the sea covered them. They were submerged like lead into the mighty waters.

Judges 5:20The conflict against them was from heaven. The stars, remaining in their order and courses, fought against Sisera.

Psalms 3:7I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.

Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king. And do not mingle with detractors.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 18:2-9

Preparations for Battle. ( b. c. 1023.) 1 And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. 2 And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also. 3 But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away,… Read the whole commentary →

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