The kingsaid,"Is it wellwith the youngmanAbsalom?"And Ahimaazanswered,"When Joabsentthe king'sservant,and your servant,I sawa greattumult,but I did not knowwhat[it was]."
Now Ahimaazthe sonof Zadoksaidoncemoreto Joab,"But whateverhappens,pleaselet me alsorunafterthe Cushite."And Joabsaid,"Whywould you run,my son,since you will havenorewardfor going?"
Then the kingsaid,"Turnasideand standhere."So he turnedasideand stoodstill.
Then the kingsaidto the Cushite,"Is it wellwith the youngmanAbsalom?"And the Cushiteanswered,"Let the enemiesof my lordthe king,and allwhoriseup againstyou for evil,be as that youngman!"
Joabsaidto Amasa,"Is it wellwith you, my brother?"And JoabtookAmasaby the beardwith his righthandto kisshim.
"Pleaserunnowto meether and sayto her, 'Is it wellwith you? Is it wellwith your husband?Is it wellwith the child?'"And she answered,"It is well."
