2 Samuel 18:19

Free Bible Version

Then Ahimaaz, son of Zadok, said, “Please let me run and take the good news to the king that the Lord has vindicated him over his enemies.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:27

The king also told Zadok the priest, “You understand the situation, don't you? Go back to the city safely with your son Ahimaaz, and also Jonathan, son of Abiathar. You and Abiathar take both of your sons back with you.

2 Samuel 15:36

Their two sons, Ahimaaz and Jonathan, are there with them. Send them to me so they can tell me everything you hear.”

2 Samuel 17:17

Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel because they couldn't be seen entering the city. A servant girl would come and tell them what was happening. Then they would go and let King David know.

2 Samuel 18:20

“You're not the man to take the good news today,” Joab replied. “You can do it some other time, but don't do it today, because the king's son is dead.”

2 Samuel 18:23

“Doesn't matter, I want to run anyway,” he said. “Fine, start running!” Joab told him. Ahimaaz took the route over flatter ground and overtook the Ethiopian.

2 Samuel 18:31

Right then the Ethiopian arrived and said, “Your Majesty, listen to the good news! Today the Lord has defeated all those who rebelled against you!”

Psalm 10:14

But you do see the trouble and grief they cause. Take it into your own hands. The helpless trust in you; you defend the orphans.

Psalm 10:18

You will defend the rights of orphans and the oppressed so that those who are mere human beings here on earth will never terrorize them again.

Psalm 7:6

Stand up, Lord, in your anger, rise up against the fury of my enemies; wake up, Lord, and bring me justice!

Psalm 9:16

The Lord is known for his fairness; the wicked are trapped by their own actions. Higgaion. Selah.

Psalm 9:4

For you have judged that I am right; you have decided fairly from your throne of judgment.

Jeremiah 51:31

A runner hands his message over to another to carry; one messenger follows another messenger, all of them alerting the king of Babylon to the news that his city has been completely conquered,

Romans 12:19

My dear friends, don't seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment—as Scripture points out, “‘It's for me to dispense justice, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”