KJV ORIGINAL
So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab had sent him for.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the messenger went and came to David, telling him everything that Joab had sent him to report.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The messenger faithfully delivered Joab's complete message to King David.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King David, who was the second king of Israel, he had committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, a brave soldier in his army. To cover up the resulting pregnancy, David arranged for Uriah to be placed in the most dangerous part of a battle, leading to his death, as part of a deceptive plan. In this verse, a messenger sent by Joab, David's military commander, is reporting back to David about the battle's details as instructed.
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