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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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New Century Version
2 Samuel 18:6
David's army went out into the field against Absalom's Israelites, and they fought in the forest of Ephraim.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then David’s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Then David’s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Hebrew Names Version
So the people went out into the field against Yisra'el: and the battle was in the forest of Efrayim.
So the people went out into the field against Yisra'el: and the battle was in the forest of Efrayim.
King James Version
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
Lexham English Bible
The army went out to the field to meet Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
The army went out to the field to meet Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
English Standard Version
So the army went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
So the army went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
New English Translation
Then the army marched out to the field to fight against Israel. The battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Then the army marched out to the field to fight against Israel. The battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Amplified Bible
So the men went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
So the men went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
New American Standard Bible
Then the people went out to the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Then the people went out to the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So the people went out into the fielde to meete Israel, and the battell was in the wood of Ephraim:
So the people went out into the fielde to meete Israel, and the battell was in the wood of Ephraim:
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the people went out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Then the people went out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Complete Jewish Bible
So the people went out into the field against Isra'el; the battle took place in the forest of Efrayim.
So the people went out into the field against Isra'el; the battle took place in the forest of Efrayim.
Darby Translation
And the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
And the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
Easy-to-Read Version
David's army went out into the field against Absalom's Israelites. They fought in the forest of Ephraim.
David's army went out into the field against Absalom's Israelites. They fought in the forest of Ephraim.
George Lamsa Translation
So the people went out into the field against Israel;
So the people went out into the field against Israel;
Good News Translation
David's army went out into the countryside and fought the Israelites in Ephraim Forest.
David's army went out into the countryside and fought the Israelites in Ephraim Forest.
Literal Translation
And the people went into the field to meet Israel. And the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
And the people went into the field to meet Israel. And the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan the people were come forth in to the felde agaynst Israel, the battayll beganne in the wod of Ephraim.
And whan the people were come forth in to the felde agaynst Israel, the battayll beganne in the wod of Ephraim.
American Standard Version
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
Bible in Basic English
So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the fight took place in the woods of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the fight took place in the woods of Ephraim.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And so the people wet out into the fielde against Israel (and the battel was in the wood of Ephraim)
And so the people wet out into the fielde against Israel (and the battel was in the wood of Ephraim)
JPS Old Testament (1917)
So the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
King James Version (1611)
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battell was in the wood of Ephraim,
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battell was in the wood of Ephraim,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And all the people went out into the wood against Israel; and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim.
And all the people went out into the wood against Israel; and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim.
English Revised Version
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
Berean Standard Bible
So David's army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.
So David's army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the puple yede out in to the feeld ayens Israel; and the batel was maad in the forest of Effraym.
Therfor the puple yede out in to the feeld ayens Israel; and the batel was maad in the forest of Effraym.
Young's Literal Translation
And the people goeth out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle is in a forest of Ephraim;
And the people goeth out into the field to meet Israel, and the battle is in a forest of Ephraim;
Update Bible Version
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
Webster's Bible Translation
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
World English Bible
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim.
New King James Version
So the people went out into the field of battle against Israel. And the battle was in the woods of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field of battle against Israel. And the battle was in the woods of Ephraim.
New Living Translation
So the battle began in the forest of Ephraim,
So the battle began in the forest of Ephraim,
New Life Bible
Then the people went out into the field to fight against Israel. The battle was fought among the trees of Ephraim.
Then the people went out into the field to fight against Israel. The battle was fought among the trees of Ephraim.
New Revised Standard
So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So the people went forth into the field against Israel, - and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went forth into the field against Israel, - and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.
Revised Standard Version
So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of E'phraim.
So the army went out into the field against Israel; and the battle was fought in the forest of E'phraim.
THE MESSAGE
The army took the field to meet Israel. It turned out that the battle was joined in the Forest of Ephraim. The army of Israel was beaten badly there that day by David's men, a terrific slaughter—twenty thousand men! There was fighting helter-skelter all over the place—the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword!
The army took the field to meet Israel. It turned out that the battle was joined in the Forest of Ephraim. The army of Israel was beaten badly there that day by David's men, a terrific slaughter—twenty thousand men! There was fighting helter-skelter all over the place—the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword!
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Contextual Overview
1 David counted his men and placed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 He sent the troops out in three groups. Joab commanded one-third of the men. Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah commanded another third. And Ittai from Gath commanded the last third. King David said to them, "I will also go with you." 3 But the men said, "You must not go with us! If we run away in the battle, Absalom's men won't care. Even if half of us are killed, Absalom's men won't care. But you're worth ten thousand of us! You can help us most by staying in the city." 4 The king said to his people, "I will do what you think is best." So the king stood at the side of the gate as the army went out in groups of a hundred and a thousand. 5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "Be gentle with young Absalom for my sake." Everyone heard the king's orders to the commanders about Absalom. 6 David's army went out into the field against Absalom's Israelites, and they fought in the forest of Ephraim. 7 There David's army defeated the Israelites. Many died that day—twenty thousand men. 8 The battle spread through all the country, but that day more men died in the forest than in the fighting.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
wood of Ephraim: The wood of Ephraim was evidently beyond Jordan, and apparently not far from Mahanaim; and it is supposed to be the place where the Ephraimites were slain by Jephthah. Joshua 17:15, Joshua 17:18, Judges 12:4-6
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 19:8 - for Israel 2 Samuel 22:44 - delivered
Cross-References
Isaiah 32:8
But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.
But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.
Matthew 13:33
Then Jesus told another story: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and hid in a large tub of flour until it made all the dough rise."
Then Jesus told another story: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and hid in a large tub of flour until it made all the dough rise."
Acts 16:15
She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, "If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house." And she persuaded us to stay with her.
She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, "If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house." And she persuaded us to stay with her.
Romans 12:13
Share with God's people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.
Share with God's people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.
Galatians 5:13
My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.
My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.
Hebrews 13:2
Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.
Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Open your homes to each other, without complaining.
Open your homes to each other, without complaining.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So the people went out into the field against Israel,.... Josephus e calls it a great field, with a wood behind it:
and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim; or near it f rather; not in a wood in the tribe of Ephraim, which lay on this side Jordan; whereas this battle was fought on the other side Jordan, in the land of Gilead, not far from Mahanaim, where was this wood; and which was so called, either from the slaughter of the Ephraimites here in the times of Jephthah, Judges 12:4; or from the Ephraimites feeding their cattle here and near it; for the Jews say g, that Joshua gave them a grant to feed their cattle in any wood in any of the tribes of Israel; and lying near Jordan, they used to drive their cattle over to this place, from whence it had its name.
e Ut supra, (Antiqu. l. 7. c. 10.) sect. 2. f ××ער "ad sylvam", Junius Tremellius "prope sylvam", Piscator. g In Jarchi, Kimchi, & Abarbinel, in loc.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Against Israel - Implying that the revolt was in a great measure that of the ten tribes, Saulâs party, against the kingdom.
The wood of Ephraim - This would naturally be sought in the west of Jordan (marginal reference). But on the other hand it seems certain that the scene of this battle was on the east of Jordan. It seems therefore inevitable to conclude that some portion of the thick wood of oaks and terebinths which still runs down to the Jordan on the east side was for some reason called âthe wood of Ephraim,â either because it was a continuation on the east side of the great Ephraimitic forests on the west, or because of some transaction there in which Ephraim had taken part, such as the slaughter of the Midianites Judges 7:24-25, or their own slaughter Judges 12:6.
