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
Quickly send messengers to tell David: 'Do not rest tonight in the river crossings in the desert. Make sure you cross the river. Otherwise Your Majesty and all the troops with him will be wiped out.'

Because

2 Samuel 18:5
The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake. All the troops heard him give the commanders this order regarding Absalom.

General references

2 Samuel 19:1
They brought Joab word. They said: The king weeps and mourns for Absalom.