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2 Samuel 18:22

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 18:22

Verse 22 of 33

Scripture focus

Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready?

2 Samuel 18:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 18:22

Theological / Devotional

Run after Cushi. The victory over the forces of Absalom was news of the greatest importance, and Ahimaaz keenly desired to carry that message to David.

No tidings ready. The Hebrew word for “tidings” may also be translated “reward for good tidings” (ch. 4:10). In the LXX the clause is translated “thou hast no tidings for profit.” Ahimaaz would be expected to be the bearer of good tidings (v. 27), but Joab knew well that David would receive the word of Absalom’s death as a most heartbreaking and tragic report. For the delivery of such a sad message Ahimaaz would have no thanks from the king.

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