²⁸ And Ahimaaz called out and said to the king, “^[a]All is well.” And he bowed before the king with his face to the ground and said, “Blessed be the Lord your God, who has handed over the men who lifted up their hands [to fight] against my lord the king.” ²⁹ The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” Ahimaaz answered, “When Joab sent the king’s servant, and your servant, I saw a great turmoil, but I do not know what it was about.” ³⁰ The king told him, “Step aside; stand here.” And he stepped aside and stood still.