2 Samuel 18:19

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

قَالَ أخِيمَعَصُ بْنُ صَادُوقَ لِيُوآبَ: «اسْمَحْ لِي بِأنْ أُسْرِعَ لِأحْمِلَ البَشْرَى إلَى المَلِكِ دَاوُدَ، بِأنَّ اللهَ خَلَّصَهُ مِنْ يَدِ عَدُوِّهِ.»

What Does This Mean?

Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, asks permission to run to King David to tell him that God has punished his enemies. Ahimaaz wants to deliver the good news to the king.

Explained for Children

Imagine you just won a big game. Your friend Ahimaaz wants to run and tell your dad that you won because he's so happy. That's what Ahimaaz is doing here, but for the king and about God helping him.

Historical Background

This verse is from 2 Samuel, written by the prophet Nathan and a few others around 930 BC. It was written for the Israelites to record the history of King David and the early kingdom of Israel.

Living It Out Today

If you've ever been in a situation where someone was being unfair or mean to you, and then something happened that made things right, you can relate to this verse. It's like when you get to tell a friend that their hard work paid off.

Topics

• avenging
• messengers
• faith
• hope
• divine justice
• victory

Related Verses

• Psalm 79:6
• Jeremiah 51:36
• 2 Kings 19:31
• Romans 12:19
• Revelation 6:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ahimaaz in this verse?

Ahimaaz is the son of Zadok, a priest, who wants to deliver important news to King David.

What is the message Ahimaaz wants to deliver?

Ahimaaz wants to tell King David that God has avenged him against his enemies.

Why is Ahimaaz so eager to deliver this news?

Ahimaaz is eager because he sees the news as a victory for God and wants to share the good tidings with the king.

How does this verse relate to the theme of divine justice?

This verse shows how God intervenes to right wrongs, reflecting the theme of divine justice in the Bible.