And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.
The king said to him, 'Step aside and wait here.' So he stepped aside and stood still.
The king is giving a simple command for someone to move aside and wait, and the person immediately obeys.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, a decisive battle occurred in the forest of Ephraim where David's forces emerged victorious, but the fate of Absalom remained uncertain. Messengers were racing to deliver news to David, who was anxiously waiting at the city gates for updates on the outcome. This verse shows David instructing one of the messengers to step aside and wait, amid the emotional tension of a father and king seeking reliable information.
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