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Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that Jehovah hath avenged him of his enemies.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Ahimaaz was a well-known runner (2 Samuel 18:27). In those simpler times, speed was a heroic virtue (compare 2 Samuel 2:18)…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok
To Joab; for it seems he stayed with the army when he with Jonathan brought the m…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

By directing David to give God thanks for his victory, Ahimaaz prepared him for the news of his son's death. The more our hearts are steadfast and …

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