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For the battle was there spread over the face of all the country; and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The battle was scattered - Probably Absalom’s forces were far more numerous than David’s; but, most likely by Joab’s skillful generalship, t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The wood devoured more.—The battle and the pursuit covered a wide range of country; more were slain in the pursuit throug…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the
country
Or the warriors w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

How does David render good for evil! Absalom desired that only David be struck down; David desired that only Absalom be spared. This seems to be a …

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