2 Samuel 18:19

New Living Translation

Then Zadok’s son Ahimaaz said, “Let me run to the king with the good news that the Lord has rescued him from his enemies.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:27

The king also told Zadok the priest, “Look, here is my plan. You and Abiathar should return quietly to the city with your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan.

2 Samuel 15:36

and they will send their sons Ahimaaz and Jonathan to tell me what is going on.”

2 Samuel 17:17

Jonathan and Ahimaaz had been staying at En-rogel so as not to be seen entering and leaving the city. Arrangements had been made for a servant girl to bring them the message they were to take to King David.

2 Samuel 18:20

“No,” Joab told him, “it wouldn’t be good news to the king that his son is dead. You can be my messenger another time, but not today.”

2 Samuel 18:23

“Yes, but let me go anyway,” he begged. Joab finally said, “All right, go ahead.” So Ahimaaz took the less demanding route by way of the plain and ran to Mahanaim ahead of the Ethiopian.

2 Samuel 18:31

Then the man from Ethiopia arrived and said, “I have good news for my lord the king. Today the Lord has rescued you from all those who rebelled against you.”

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

Psalm 10:18

You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.

Psalm 7:6

Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice!

Psalm 9:16

The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude

Psalm 9:4

For you have judged in my favor; from your throne you have judged with fairness.

Jeremiah 51:31

The news is passed from one runner to the next as the messengers hurry to tell the king that his city has been captured.

Romans 12:19

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.