2 Samuel 18:20-22

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁰ Joab told him, You shall not carry news today, but another time. Today you shall bear no news, for the king’s son is dead.

²¹ Then said Joab to the Cushite [an Ethiopian], Go tell the king what you have seen. And the Cushite bowed to Joab and ran.

²² Then said Ahimaaz son of Zadok again to Joab, But anyhow, let me, I pray you, also run after the Cushite. Joab said, Why should you run, my son, seeing you will have no reward, for you have not sufficient tidings?