Is ... Absalom safe? —The king’s whole interest is centred in Absalom, and he cares for no other news. Ahimaaz skilfully, though u…

And the king said, is the young man Absalom safe ?
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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 …