2 Samuel 18:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Cushi arrived and said, 'Good news, my lord the king! The LORD has given you victory today over all those who rebelled against you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The messenger Cushi is announcing to King David that God has delivered him from his enemies who had turned against him.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David was facing a rebellion led by his own son Absalom, who had gathered forces to overthrow him and claim the throne. This conflict culminated in a battle in the forest of Ephraim, where David's army defeated Absalom's troops, and Absalom was killed despite David's orders to spare him. Cushi, an Ethiopian messenger loyal to David, arrives to deliver the news of victory, emphasizing that God had intervened to avenge David against his enemies.

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