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2 Samuel 18:28 · KJV

"And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king."

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Passage Context

26And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.
27And 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.
28And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king.
29And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.
30And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does humility look like in your life?

2

How do you show respect to those in authority?

3

When have you felt the need to express gratitude for a victory?

Life Application

humility

Reflect on how you demonstrate humility in your interactions. Are there areas where you can grow in this virtue?

gratitude

Consider ways to express gratitude for the blessings in your life. How can you acknowledge the contributions of others?

People in This Verse

AhimaazOT

Ahimaaz was a messenger for King David, known for his speed and loyalty. He played a crucial role in delivering news during the tumultuous time of Absalom's rebellion.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 15:27

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