When David's rebellious son Absalom was killed, two messengers brought news to David. Ahimaaz brought good news of victory. A man from Cush brought news of Absalom's death, speaking of it as good news. David began to mourn for his rebellious son (2 Samuel 18:19--19:8).

david; absalom; ahimaaz; man from cush; messenger; good news; bad news; mourn; mourns; mourned; mourning; 2 Samuel 18:19--19:8; messengers