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For the battle was there spread over the surface of all the country; and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.
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The Treacherous Forest
Commentators explain that the 'forest devoured' people through the chaos of the retreat. As Absalom's forces scattered, the treacherous terrain—with its pits, thickets, and perhaps even wild animals—caused more deaths than the initial clash of swords. Fleeing soldiers were entangled, fell, or were easily overtaken by David's pursuing army.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The battle was scattered - Probably Absalom’s forces were far more numerous than David’s; but, most likely by Joab’s skillful generalship, t…
19th Century
Anglican
The wood devoured more.—The battle and the pursuit covered a wide range of country; more were slain in the pursuit throug…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country Or the warriors w…
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