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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:28

And Ahimaaz called and said unto the king ,.... As soon as he came so near as to be heard by him, before he came up to him, he said with a loud voice: all is well ; the king's army has had success, beat the rebels, and obtained a complete victory: or "peace" F5 שלום ειρηνη , Sept. "pax", Montanus, Pagninus; "salus", Tigurine version; "salve rex", V. L. ; for it is but one word in the original, which signifies all happiness and prosperity, and this he wished the king; and so it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:29

And the king said, is the young man Absalom safe ?.... Or, is there "peace" F6 שלום לנער "estne pax puero?" V. L. "pax puero", Pagninus, Montanus. to him? you say there is peace, and that prosperity and success have attended my army; but what peace has Absalom? is he well, and in safety? David seemed more concerned for him than for his army and the success of it; and even suggests as if it was nothing if Absalom was not safe, so great were his affections towards him: and Ahimaaz... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:30

And the king said unto him , turn aside, and stand here ,.... On the side of him, not far from him, until the other messenger came, that he might learn from them both the true state of the case: and he turned aside, and stood still ; saying nothing more to the king, nor he to him. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:31

And, behold, Cushi came ,.... A little after: and Cushi said, tidings, my lord the king ; news is sent and brought by me, and good news it is: for the Lord hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee ; they are either killed or dispersed; there is an entire victory over them, and deliverance from them. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:21

Tell the king what thou hast seen - At this time the death of Absalom was not publicly known; but Joab had given Cushi private information of it. This Ahimaaz had not, for he could not tell the king whether Absalom were dead. To this Joab seems to refer, 2 Samuel 18:22 ; : "Thou hast no tidings ready. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:24

David sat between the two gates - He was probably in the seat of justice. Before the gate of the city it is supposed there was an enclosure, which had its gate also; David sat in the space between these two doors. Over the larger gate there appears to have been a turret, on which a sentinel or watchman stood continually, and gave information of what he saw in the country. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:25

If he be alone , there is tidings - That is, good tidings. For if the battle had been lost men would have been running in different directions through the country. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:29

I saw a great tumult - It was very probable that Ahimaaz did not know of the death of Absalom; he had seen the rout of his army, but did not know of his death. Others think he knew all, and told this untruth that he might not be the messenger of bad news to David. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:30

Stand here - He intended to confront two messengers, and compare their accounts. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:19-33

The facts are: 1 . Ahimaaz being eager to convey tidings of victory to the king, is denied permission by Joab, who, however, sends Cushi. 2 . Persisting in his desire to run after Cushi, Joab at last allows him to go. 3 . The watchman at the gate of the city reports to the king that a runner is in sight, followed by another, whereupon David takes courage, and hopes for good news. 4 . On Ahimaaz being the first to arrive, he briefly announces that all is well, and then... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 18:30

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 18:19-33

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