Then said Ahi'ma-az the son of Zadok, "Let me run, and carry tidings to the king that the LORD has delivered him from the power 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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