2 Samuel 18:20
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 18 connects to 6 cross-references. David musters his forces under Joab, Abishai, and Ittai; he is dissuaded from joining the battle himself. The battle in the forest of Ephraim kills 20,000 of Absalom's men; Absalom's hair catches in a great oak and he hangs suspended. …
Other Translations
And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not be the bearer of 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.
and Joab saith to him, `Thou art not a man of tidings this day, but thou hast borne tidings on another day, and this day thou dost not bear tidings, because the king's son <FI>is<Fi> dead.'
And Joab said, You will take no news today; another day you may give him the news, but you will take no news today, because the king's son is dead.
Cross References
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he …
And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and …
And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of …
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even …
And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and …
Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily …