KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king said to him, 'Step aside and wait here.' So he stepped aside and stood still.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king is giving a simple command for someone to move aside and wait, and the person immediately obeys.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King David's anxious wait for news about the battle against his rebellious son Absalom. David had stationed himself at the city gate, desperately hoping for word about the outcome of the conflict and especially about Absalom's fate. The king is organizing the messengers who are arriving with reports from the battlefield.
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