Then Joab said to the Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and ran off.
In context
19Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Let me run and tell the king the good news that Yahweh has vindicated him against his enemies.” 20Joab said to him, “You are not the man to carry the news today. You may carry news another day, but not today, because the king’s son is dead.” 21Then Joab said to the Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and ran off. 22Ahimaaz son of Zadok spoke again to Joab, “Whatever happens, let me run too, after the Cushite.” Joab said, “Why do you want to run, my son? There is no reward waiting for you.” 23“Whatever happens,” he said, “I will run.” So Joab said to him, “Run.” Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
