2 Samuel 18:21

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Joab said to a man from Ethiopia, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” So the Ethiopian bowed to Joab and ran to tell David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

Joab answered Ahimaaz, “No, you will not carry the message today. You can do it some other time, but not today because it is the king’s son who is dead.”

2 Samuel 18:22

But Ahimaaz son of Zadok begged Joab again, “No matter what happens, please let me also run after the Ethiopian!” Joab said, “Son, why do you want to carry the news? You will not get any reward for the news you bring.”

2 Samuel 18:23

Ahimaaz answered, “No matter what happens, I will run to David.” Joab said to Ahimaaz, “All right, run to David!” Then Ahimaaz ran through Jordan Valley and passed the Ethiopian.

2 Samuel 18:31

The Ethiopian arrived and said, “News for my lord and king. Today the Lord has punished all those who were against you!”