2 Samuel 18:27
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.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 18:19 introduces Ahimaaz volunteering to run with the good news — the same character and mission described here by the watchman.
2 Samuel 18:20 reveals Joab's objection that Ahimaaz should not carry the news because the king's son is dead — complicating the 'good news' assessment.
In 2 Kings 9:20, a watchman identifies Jehu by his furious driving, just as the watchman in Samuel identifies Ahimaaz by his running style. Strong parallel.
Isaiah 52:7 celebrates the messenger of good news — the same image used here for Ahimaaz's running with news of victory.
Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah 52:7, applying the good-news messenger imagery to preachers of the gospel, echoing Ahimaaz's role.
Proverbs 25:13 praises a faithful messenger who refreshes his master, exemplified by Ahimaaz bringing good news to David in this verse.
In 1 Kings 1:42, Jonathan arrives and is welcomed as a good man bringing good news, echoing David's assessment of Ahimaaz as a good messenger.