“Is my son Absalom all right?” David asked. Ahimaaz said, “When Joab sent your personal servant and me, I saw a noisy crowd. But I don't know what it was all about.”
Ahimaaz spoke to Joab again, “No matter what happens, I still want to go. And besides, the Ethiopian has already left.” Joab said, “Why should you go? You won't get a reward for the news you have!”
“Is my son Absalom all right?” David asked. The Ethiopian replied, “I wish that all Your Majesty's enemies and everyone who tries to harm you would end up like him!”