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Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But come what may, Please let me also run after the Cushite. Joab said, Why will you run, my son, seeing that you will have no reward for the news?
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A Run with No Reward
Commentators explain that Joab's question to Ahimaaz is rooted in practical, fatherly concern. When Joab says Ahimaaz will have "no reward for the tidings," he means that since another messenger was already sent, Ahimaaz would not receive the customary payment or honor. Scholars note that Joab, calling him "my son," was likely trying to spare the young man a difficult and ultimately profitless journey.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
No tidings ready. —The phrase is a difficult one, and is translated by the Septuagint “no tidings leading to prof…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab He could not be easy, even though a messenger was dispatched, b…
Presbyterian
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 …