2 Samuel 18:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Someone from Ethiopia was standing there, and Joab told him, “Go and tell the king what you have seen.” The man knelt down in front of Joab and then got up and started running.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

Joab answered, “You're not the one to tell the king that his son is dead. You can take him a message some other time, but not today.”

2 Samuel 18:22

Ahimaaz spoke to Joab again, “No matter what happens, I still want to run. And besides, the Ethiopian has already left.” Joab said, “Why should you run? You won't get a reward for the news you have!”

2 Samuel 18:23

“I'll run no matter what!” Ahimaaz insisted. “All right then, run!” Joab said. Ahimaaz took the road through the Jordan Valley and outran the Ethiopian.

2 Samuel 18:31

The Ethiopian came and said, “Your Majesty, today I have good news! The LORD has rescued you from all your enemies!”