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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Gill's Exposition
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…
Barnes' Notes
Tidings ... - Rather, “Let my lord the king receive the good tidings.”
Absalom's business is done; and we are now told,
I. How David was informed of it. He staid behind at the city of Mahanaim, some miles from the wood where the battle was, and in the utmost border of…
Cambridge Bible
Tidings, &c. The phrase is not so abrupt in the Heb., and more suitable in the slave's mouth. Let my lord the king receive the good tidings, that, &c.
hath avenged See note on 2Sa 18:18.
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