2 Samuel 18:21

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then said Joab to the Cushite [an Ethiopian], Go tell the king what you have seen. And the Cushite bowed to Joab and ran.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

Joab told him, You shall not carry news today, but another time. Today you shall bear no news, for the king's son is dead.

2 Samuel 18:22

Then said Ahimaaz son of Zadok again to Joab, But anyhow, let me, I pray you, also run after the Cushite. Joab said, Why should you run, my son, seeing you will have no reward, for you have not sufficient tidings?

2 Samuel 18:23

But he said, Let me run anyhow. So Joab said to him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain and outran the Cushite.

2 Samuel 18:31

And behold, the Cushite (Ethiopian) came, and he said, News, my lord the king! For the Lord has delivered you this day from all who rose up against you.