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19 After Absalom’s death, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, spoke to Joab.

Ahimaaz: Let me hurry to the king with the good news that the Eternal One has given him victory over his enemies.

Joab: 20 You’re not going to carry news today. Maybe some other day, but not today, for today the news that matters most is that the king’s son is dead.

21 (to the Cushite) Go and tell the king what you have seen.

The Cushite bowed in obedience to Joab, then he began running to bring the news to David.

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