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NASB | 2 Samuel 18:8 For the battle there was spread over the whole countryside, and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword devoured. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 18:8 For the battle there was spread out over the surface of the entire countryside, and the [hazards of the] forest devoured more men that day than did the sword. |
Bible Question: What does this mean, that "the forest devoured more people that day than the sword?" |
Bible Answer: Dear ohmy, Welcome to the forum! It simply means that more people died while they were running away than were killed on the battle field. In addition to being killed by their pursuers, no doubt they were killed by a variety of dangers in the wild. In Him, Doc |
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