2 Samuel 18:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

This occurs after Absalom's death during his rebellion against his father King David. Joab is speaking to Ahimaaz, a priest's son who wanted to run and tell David the battle outcome. Joab knew that delivering news of a son's death to a father would be extremely painful and potentially dangerous for the messenger.

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