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A Shout of "Shalom!"
Commentators note that Ahimaaz's first word to the king, even from a distance, was "Shalom!" which translates to "Peace!" or "All is well!" This single, powerful word immediately conveyed the good news of victory, cutting through the tension and anxiety of the moment before he even gave a formal report.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 18:28
18th Century
Theologian
Ahimaaz called - This marks the eager haste with which, before he had quite reached the king, he shouted out the pithy, decisive word of goo…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 18:28
19th Century
Bishop
All is well. —Literally, Peace, as in the margin. This is the cry with which Ahimaaz greets the king in his eager haste, …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 18:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Ahimaaz called and said unto the king
As soon as he came so near as to be heard by him, before he came up to him…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 18:19–33
17th Century
Minister
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 …