Absalom. —To the Cushite’s news, David replies with the same question as before; but this messenger does not grasp the state of th…

And the king said unto Cushi, is the young man Absalom safe ?
&c.] The same question that was put to Ahimaaz, ([Refe…

By directing David to give God thanks for his victory, Ahimaaz prepared him for the news of his son's death. The more our hearts are steadfast and …