2-Samuel - 17:26



26 Israel and Absalom encamped in the land of Gilead.

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Explanation and meaning of 2-Samuel 17:26.

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So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.
And Israel camped with Absalom in the land of Galaad.
and Israel encampeth with Absalom in the land of Gilead.
And Israel and Absalom put up their tents in the land of Gilead.
Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.
And Israel made camp with Absalom in the land of Gilead.

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Historical Commentaries

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So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead. Which belonged to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh; here the Israelites that were with Absalom encamped, in order to give battle to David and his men.

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