Translations
Modern
So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running.
Traditional
Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.
Literal
And Joab said to the Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” And the Cushite bowed low to Joab, and he ran.
Latin
Et ait Joab Chusi: Vade, et nuntia regi quæ vidisti. Adoravit Chusi Joab, et cucurrit.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running.
Notes
A Cushite: Joab decided it was safer to send a foreigner to inform the king about Absalom's death. If David reacted badly, losing a foreigner was less significant than losing a priest's son.
Events
People
Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Places
Cush: Ancient region in Africa; associated with Egypt and Babylon
Glossary
Ahimaaz Cush (Place) Cushi David Ephraim, Tribe of Ethiopia Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok, the High Priest--Loyal to David Cushi: A Messenger, Who Brought News to David Select Readings: David's Lament Over Absalom