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Forest of Ephraim

Named in 2 verses, first in 2 Samuel 18:6.

In the Bible

All 2 verses, in Bible order. Text from the Berean Standard Bible; verse numbers follow the KJV.

2 Samuel

  • 2 Samuel 18:6

    So David’s army marched into the field to engage Israel in the battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.

  • 2 Samuel 18:8

    The battle spread over the whole countryside, and that day the forest devoured more people than the sword.

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