And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.
And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.
And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my master the king: for Yahweh hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.