Translations
Modern
“No matter what, I want to run!” he replied. “Then run!” Joab told him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
Traditional
But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.
Literal
“And what it will be, let me run.” And he said to him, “Run.” And Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
Latin
Qui respondit: Quid enim si cucurrero? Et ait ei: Curre. Currens ergo Achimaas per viam compendii, transivit Chusi.
Original
Hebrew
English
“No matter what, I want to run!” he replied. “Then run!” Joab told him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
Notes
Events
People
Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok the priest, a messenger for David
Places
Cush: Ancient region in Africa; associated with Egypt and Babylon
Glossary
Ahimaaz Cush (Place) Cushi David Ephraim, Tribe of Ethiopia Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok, the High Priest--Loyal to David Cushi: A Messenger, Who Brought News to David Select Readings: David's Lament Over Absalom