2 Samuel 18:7-8 David's Victories and Failures

7 There the army of Israel was defeated by David’s men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men.

8 The battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword.

Meaning of 2 Samuel 18:7-8

In 2 Samuel 18:7, "There Israel’s troops were routed by David’s men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men," we witness the gravity of conflict and the devastating consequences of civil war. This verse underscores the cost of division and the somber reality of loss, urging a reflection on unity and God's justice in tumultuous times.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 18:7-8

2 Samuel 2:26 - Abner called out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will end ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:26 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:26

1 Samuel 4:10 - So the Philistines fought, and the Israelites were defeated and every man fled to his tent. The... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:10

Psalms 3:6 - I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Click to read the verse Psalms 3:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 3:6

Proverbs 24:21 - Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious, Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:21

Proverbs 11:21 - Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:21

2 Chronicles 28:6 - In one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed a hundred and twenty thousand soldiers in Judah—because... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 28:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 28:6

2 Samuel 15:6 - Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:6

2 Samuel 19:41-43 - Soon all the men of Israel were coming to the king and saying to him, “Why did our brothers, th... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:41-43 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:41-43

2 Samuel 2:17 - The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David’s men. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:17

2 Samuel 2:31 - But David’s men had killed three hundred and sixty Benjamites who were with Abner. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:31 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:31

2 Chronicles 13:16-17 - The Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:16-17 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:16-17