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2 Samuel 18:19-21
New English Translation
2 Samuel 18:19-21
New English Translation
David Learns of Absalom’s Death
19 Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, “Let me run and give the king the good news that the Lord has vindicated him before his enemies.”[a] 20 But Joab said to him, “You will not be a bearer of good news today. You will bear good news some other day, but not today,[b] for the king’s son is dead.”
21 Then Joab said to the Cushite, “Go and tell the king what you have seen.” After bowing to Joab, the Cushite ran off.
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- 2 Samuel 18:19 tn Heb “that the Lord has vindicated him from the hand of his enemies.”
- 2 Samuel 18:20 tn Heb “but this day you will not bear good news.”
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