Absalom and the Israelite army set up camp in the land of Gilead.
Parallel translations
- WEB Israel and Absalom encamped in the land of Gilead.
- KJV So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.
- BSB So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.
- NKJV So Israel and Absalom encamped in the land of Gilead.
- NASB And Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.
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Quick answer
Israel and Absalom camp in Gilead, east of the Jordan, near David. The armies are now positioned for battle.
Overview
Absalom's forces encamp in Gilead, bringing the conflict to the region where David has taken refuge. The brief notice advances the narrative toward the climactic engagement. It also signals that the rebellion has fully committed to war against the LORD's anointed king.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Deut 3:15I gave Gilead to Machir.
- Num 32:1–42Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock. When they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that behold, the place was a place for livestock;
- Josh 17:1This was the lot for the tribe of Manasseh, for he was the firstborn of Joseph. As for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.
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