2 Samuel 18:20
“And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king's son is dead.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joab said unto him, thou shall not bear tidings this day,.... Because Joab knew the tidings of Absalom's death would…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:19-33
Absalom's business is done; and we are now told,
I. How David was informed of it. He staid behind at the city of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
bear tidings The word with rare exceptions means to bear good tidings, and this meaning should be retained here and in…
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