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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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in the wood, That is, probably, many more were slain in pursuit through the wood than in the battle, by falling into swamps, pits, etc., and being entangled and cut down by David's men. Such is the relation of Josephus; but the Chaldee, Syriac, and Arabic state, that they were devoured by wild beasts in the wood. Exo 15:10; Jos 10:11; Jdg 5:20, Jdg 5:21; Kg1 20:30; Psa 3:7, Psa 43:1 devoured more: Heb. multiplied to devour 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 18:9
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