2 Samuel 18:21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Joab then said to a Cushite, ‘Go and tell the king what you have seen.’ The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

Joab replied to him, ‘You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but today you aren’t taking good news, because the king’s son is dead.’

2 Samuel 18:22

However, Ahimaaz son of Zadok persisted and said to Joab, ‘No matter what, please let me also run behind the Cushite! ’ Joab replied, ‘My son, why do you want to run since you won’t get a reward? ’

2 Samuel 18:23

‘No matter what, I want to run! ’ ‘Then run! ’ Joab said to him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.

2 Samuel 18:31

Just then the Cushite came and said, ‘May my lord the king hear the good news: The Lord has vindicated you today by freeing you from all who rise against you! ’