2 Samuel 18:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joab sends a Cushite messenger instead to report to David what he has seen.
What Does 2 Samuel 18:21 Mean?
In place of Ahimaaz, Joab dispatches a Cushite, a man from the lands south of Egypt. He commands him simply to tell the king what he has witnessed. The Cushite bows in obedience and sets off running.
The choice of a foreign servant for this heavy errand shows Joab's deliberate care, keeping the painful news off the lips of his prized young friend. The Cushite's prompt, silent obedience contrasts with Ahimaaz's eager pleading. Faithful service often means going where one is sent and saying plainly what one has seen, without seeking the honor of the message.
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What does 2 Samuel 18:21 mean?
Joab sends a Cushite messenger instead to report to David what he has seen.