2 Samuel 18:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:21

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.

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 18:29

“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.”

1 Kings 11:22

“Why?” asked the king. “Do you want something I haven't given you?” “No, I just want to go home.”

Romans 1:28

Since these people refused even to think about God, he let their useless minds rule over them. That's why they do all sorts of indecent things.

Ephesians 5:4

Don't use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are.