2 Samuel 18:1-8
18:3 a You are worth 10,000 of us: Although David’s men flattered him, their insistence that he stay behind might actually suggest David’s advancing frailty (see 21:15-17 b).18:5 c Joab violated David’s order to deal gently with young Absalom (18:11-15 d). This was the second time Joab killed someone against David’s wishes (see 3:22-37 e).
18:6 f The forest of Ephraim was an area east of the Jordan settled by the tribe of Ephraim.
18:8 g more men died because of the forest: The topographical conditions of the forest apparently took away the numerical advantage of Absalom’s forces.
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