2 Samuel 18:31
And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the Lord hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 18:19, Ahimaaz also volunteers to bring the same victory message using identical phrasing about God vindicating David.
In 2 Samuel 18:28, Ahimaaz announces deliverance but omits Absalom's death, contrasting with the Cushite's full report.
In 2 Samuel 4:8, a similar messenger brings Ish-Bosheth's head and attributes victory to the Lord, directly mirroring this report.
2 Samuel 22:48 describes God as the avenger who subdues nations, echoing the Cushite's claim that God delivered David from his enemies.
2 Samuel 22:49 continues David's song about God setting him free from enemies, reinforcing the deliverance theme seen in the Cushite's news.
Deuteronomy 32:35 declares God's vengeance and repayment, aligning with the Cushite's message that God vindicated David by defeating his foes.
Psalm 58:10 speaks of the righteous rejoicing when avenged, resonating with the Cushite's good news of God vindicating David against his enemies.