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2 Samuel 18:29

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And the king said, [Is] the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and [me] thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what [it was].

2 Samuel 18:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 18:29

Theological / Devotional

I saw a great tumult. Ahimaaz skillfully evaded David’s question. He well knew that Absalom was dead, for it was his death that had brought an end to the battle. But the information as to exactly what had taken place he left for the Cushite to deliver.

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