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2 Samuel 18:29

AbsalomAhimaazJoab
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27 The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”

28 Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.”

The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And Ahimaaz replied, “When Joab sent the king’s servant and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I do not know what it was.”

30 “Move aside,” said the king, “and stand here.” So he stepped aside.

31 Just then the Cushite came and said, “May my lord the king hear the good news: Today the LORD has avenged you of all who rose up against you!”

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BSB
The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And Ahimaaz replied, “When Joab sent the king’s servant and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I do not know what it was.”
KJV
And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.
WEB
The king said, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?” Ahimaaz answered, “When Joab sent the king’s servant, even me your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I don’t know what it was.”
ASV
And the king said, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king`s servant, even me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.
DARBY
And the king said, Is it well with the young man Absalom? And Ahimaaz said, I saw a great tumult when Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant; but I knew not what it was.
BLB
And the king said, “Is the young man safe Absalom?” And Ahimaaz answered, “I saw a great tumult when Joab sent the servant of the king and [me], your servant, and I did not know why.”
ÅB
Og kongen sa: Står det vel til med den unge mann - med Absalom? Akima'as svarte: Jeg så det var et stort oppstyr, da Joab sendte kongens tjener[^2] og meg, din tjener, avsted[^3]; men jeg vet ikke hva det var.
OTB
Kongen sa: "Er det vel med den unge mannen Absalom?" Og Ahimaas svarte: "Da Joab sendte kongens tjener, din tjener, så jeg en stor oppstandelse, men jeg visste ikke hva det var."
B1930
Og kongen sa: Står det vel til med den unge mann - med Absalom? Akima'as svarte: Jeg så det var et stort opstyr, da Joab sendte kongens tjener og mig, din tjener, avsted; men jeg vet ikke hvad det var. / < 2SA 18, 21.> / < 2SA 18, 23.>

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  • 2 Samuel 18:22

    Ahimaaz son of Zadok, however, persisted and said to Joab, “Regardless of whatever may happen, please let me also run behind the Cushite!” “My son,” Joab replied, “why do you want to run, since you will not receive a reward?”

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  • 2 Samuel 18:19–20

    Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.”

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  • 2 Samuel 20:9

    “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

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