Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king's son is dead.
Bear tidings
Because
General references
Bible References
Bear tidings
2 Samuel 17:16
And now send quickly and tell David, saying, Do not stay in the plains of the wilderness tonight, but speedily pass over, lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people with him.
Because
2 Samuel 18:5
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, For my sake be gentle with the young man, with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the commanders charge concerning Absalom.
General references
2 Samuel 19:1
And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.