2 Samuel 18:21

“Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said Joab to Cushi,.... The Ethiopian, or blackamoor; who either was an Ethiopian by birth and proselyted, or he…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Cushi - “The Cushite,” a foreign slave, perhaps of Joab’s, whom he did not scruple to expose to David’s anger. If,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Tell the king what thou hast seen - At this time the death of Absalom was not publicly known; but Joab had given Cushi…

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

Cushi Rather, the Cushite, an Ethiopian slave in Joab's service, who would have little to lose by the king's…