KJV ORIGINAL
And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The watchman said, 'I think the way the first runner is moving looks like Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok.' And the king said, 'He is a good man, and he brings good news.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how King David recognized a faithful messenger approaching and expected good news because he knew the man's character.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. David was waiting anxiously for news about the battle between his forces and his rebellious son's army. Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok the priest and had previously served as a loyal messenger to David during this crisis.
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