2 Samuel 18:5-7

Easy-to-Read Version

⁵ The king gave a command to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai. He said, “Do this for me: Be gentle with young Absalom!” Everyone heard the king’s orders about Absalom to the captains.

David’s Army Defeats Absalom’s Army

⁶ David’s army went out into the field against Absalom’s Israelites. They fought in the forest of Ephraim. ⁷ David’s army defeated the Israelites. It was a great defeat because 20,000 men were killed that day.