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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion when David's own son led a revolt against him, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. The battle has just ended with Absalom's defeat and death, though Cushi doesn't immediately mention Absalom's fate. Cushi was likely an Ethiopian messenger sent to bring news of the battle's outcome to the anxious king.
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