2 Samuel 18:21

Modern English Version

Then Joab said to the Cushite, “Go, report to the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab, then ran off.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

But Joab said to him, “You will not be a man who bears news today; you may bear news another day. Today you will not bear news because the king’s son is dead.”

2 Samuel 18:22

Ahimaaz again said to Joab, “Whatever may happen, let me run also, after the Cushite.” Then Joab said, “Why is it that you want to run, my son? There is no messenger’s reward for you to obtain.”

2 Samuel 18:23

“Whatever happens, I want to run.” So he said to him, “Run.” So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and passed the Cushite.

2 Samuel 18:31

And behold, the Cushite came and said, “Good news for my lord the king, for today the Lord has delivered you from those who rose up against you.”