2 Samuel 18:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 18:6

BSB

So David's army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And so, the people departed into the field against Israel. And the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the people will go forth to the field to the meeting of Israel: and the war will be in the forest of Ephraim;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 18:6

SothepeopleH5971Noun MasculinewentoutH3318VerbintothefieldH7704Noun Masculine againstH7125 IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandthebattleH4421Noun FemininewasinthewoodH3293Noun MasculineofEphraimH669Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 18:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 18:6

Summary

Troops engage rebel forces in wooded battle region

Place

Wood of Ephraim

Event

Battle commences

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC