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The king said, Is it well with the young man Absalom? Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king`s servant, even me your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I don`t know what it was.
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A Father's Focused Heart
Commentators agree that David's first and only question was about his rebellious son, not the outcome of the battle or the state of his kingdom. His intense fatherly love overshadowed his duties as king, showing how personal affection, even when deep, can sometimes misalign our priorities from God's justice and the greater good.
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19th Century
Anglican
Is ... Absalom safe? —The king’s whole interest is centred in Absalom, and he cares for no other news. Ahimaaz skilfully, though u…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king said, is the young man Absalom safe ? &c.] Or, is there "peace" F6 to him? you say there is …
Presbyterian
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 …
