“Stand to one side and wait,” the king told him. So Ahimaaz stood to one side and waited.
“How is young Absalom? Is he all right?” the king asked. Ahimaaz answered, “It was very chaotic when your officer Joab sent me, your servant. I really don't know what was happening.”
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!”