2 Samuel 18:31 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Cushite arrives and announces that the LORD has vindicated David that day against all who rose against him.
What Does 2 Samuel 18:31 Mean?
Now the Cushite arrives and addresses the king with his report: good news, for the LORD has avenged David this day of all who rose up against him. He, like Ahimaaz, credits the victory to God.
The Cushite delivers the message Joab sent him to bear, declaring the deliverance plainly. He, too, names the LORD as the one who has set things right for the king. Yet David's heart is not on vengeance fulfilled but on the one question that still trembles unasked between the lines of triumph.
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What does 2 Samuel 18:31 mean?
The Cushite arrives and announces that the LORD has vindicated David that day against all who rose against him.