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27 Then the watchman observed, |It looks to me that the runner out in front is running like Zadok's son Ahimaaz!| The king replied, |This is a good man bearing good news!| 28 |Everything's fine!| Ahimaaz announced to the king. He bowed low with his face to the ground before the king and said, |Praise be to the LORD your God! He has handed over the men who rebelled against your majesty the king.| 29 |Are things fine with respect to the young man Absalom?| the king asked. Ahimaaz answered, |I saw a lot of confusion about the time Joab was getting ready to send the king's courier and me, your servant, but I'm not sure what was going on.| 30 The king replied, |Stand here at attention and wait.| So he stepped to the side and stood there waiting. 31 Just then the Ethiopian arrived. He reported, |Good news, your majesty the king! The LORD has delivered you from the control of everyone who rebelled against you!| 2 Samuel 18:27-31, Intl. Standard Version. Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation.
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