2 Samuel 18:21

New Century Version

Then Joab said to a man from Cush, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and ran to tell David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:20

Joab answered Ahimaaz, “No, you are not the one to take the news today. You may do it another time, but do not take it today, because the king’s son is dead.”

2 Samuel 18:22

But Ahimaaz son of Zadok begged Joab again, “No matter what happens, please let me go along with the Cushite!” Joab said, “Son, why do you want to carry the news? You won’t get any reward.”

2 Samuel 18:23

Ahimaaz answered, “No matter what happens, I will run.” So Joab said to Ahimaaz, “Run!” Then Ahimaaz ran by way of the Jordan Valley and passed the Cushite.

2 Samuel 18:31

Then the Cushite arrived. He said, “Master and king, hear the good news! Today the Lord has punished those who were against you!”