2 Samuel 18:19
Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the Lord hath avenged him of his enemies.
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 18:27-29, Ahimaaz gives the battle report but avoids mentioning Absalom's death, creating dramatic tension.
In 2 Samuel 18:29, Ahimaaz actually delivers a report to David — but withholds Absalom's death, unlike his eager offer here.
In 2 Samuel 18:31, the Cushite delivers the full good news that Ahimaaz wanted to bring — including the LORD's deliverance.
In 2 Samuel 17:17, Ahimaaz is introduced as a spy for David — here he again serves as a messenger of victory.
In 2 Samuel 4:8, the same phrase 'the LORD has avenged' is used by murderers claiming a false victory — a contrast to Ahimaaz's genuine report.
2 Samuel 15:27 identifies Ahimaaz as Zadok's son, providing background for his role as messenger later.
In Romans 12:19, believers are told to leave vengeance to God — here Ahimaaz declares that God has indeed vindicated David.
In 1 Chronicles 6:8, Ahimaaz appears in the priestly genealogy, confirming his identity as Zadok's son mentioned here.