2 Samuel 18:31 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does 2 Samuel 18:31 mean? →Passage Context
29And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.
30And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.
31And, 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.
32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is.
33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to receive difficult news?
2
How do you process feelings of vengeance or justice?
3
When have you felt the burden of delivering bad news?
Life Application
grief
Allow yourself to grieve and process emotions when faced with loss.
faith
Seek comfort in God during times of distress and uncertainty.
People in This Verse
CushiOT
Cushi was a messenger from King David, delivering critical news about the battle against Absalom. His role highlights the significance of communication in leadership.
First appearance: 2 Samuel 18:21
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