NET

2 The Philistines arranged their forces to fight Israel. As the battle spread out, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about 4,000 men in the battle line in the field.

Darby

2 And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel; and the battle spread^D1780, and Israel was routed before the Philistines; and they slew in battle array in the field about four thousand men.

Darby Bible Notes

spread - Or 'became general.'

KJV

2 And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle^K1290, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army^K1291in the field about four thousand men.

KJV Bible Notes

they joined battle: Heb. the battle was spread. the army: Heb. the array.