25-26. As the runner came closer, the sentry saw another runner and called down to the gate, “Another runner all by himself.”And the king said, “This also must be good news.”
27. Then the sentry said, “I can see the first man now; he runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.”“He’s a good man,” said the king. “He’s bringing good news for sure.”
28. Then Ahimaaz called out and said to the king, “Peace!” Then he bowed deeply before the king, his face to the ground. “Blessed be your God; he has handed over the men who rebelled against my master the king.”
29. The king asked, “But is the young man Absalom all right?”Ahimaaz said, “I saw a huge ruckus just as Joab was sending me off, but I don’t know what it was about.”