2 Samuel 18

2 Samuel 18

Guzik - They were willing to take on sacrifice and danger for the benefit of their king. Their devotion to David is an example of how the believer should be devoted to the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. (ED: OUR "CAPTAIN OF THE HOST OF THE LORD." - Joshua 5:14+). 2 Samuel 18:6 Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. forest of Ephraim: Jos 17:15,18 Jdg 12:4-6 2 Samuel 18 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries THE BATTLE BEGINS IN THE FOREST Then the people (army, David's forces) went out (marched) into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim - The forest of Ephraim was evidently on the eastern side of the Jordan River and apparently was not far from Mahanaim; and it is supposed to be the place where the Ephraimites were slain by Jephthah. So the battle was not on the open plain but in a wooded area which apparently would be helpful to David's troops who, although likely better trained, were outnumbered by Absalom's troops (cf 20,000 massacred in 2Sa 18:7).