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.
Joab said to him, 'You will not be the one to carry news today. You can carry news another day, but not today, because the king's son is dead.'
Joab is telling someone they shouldn't be the messenger to bring the devastating news of the prince's death to King David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David's son Absalom had led a rebellion against him, culminating in a battle where Absalom was defeated and killed by Joab, David's military commander. Joab is speaking to a messenger, likely Ahimaaz, instructing him not to deliver the news of Absalom's death to David immediately, as it would cause the king great sorrow. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where personal and political matters were deeply intertwined, emphasizing the need for discretion in handling sensitive information.
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