2 Samuel 18:29
And 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.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 18:19
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 18:19, Ahimaaz eagerly volunteers to run with victory news — here he hesitates to answer about Absalom, showing his evasion.
2 Samuel 18:20
Historical context
2 Samuel 18:20 records Joab forbidding Ahimaaz from carrying bad news — explains why Ahimaaz claims ignorance about Absalom.
2 Samuel 18:22
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 18:22, Ahimaaz insists on running despite Joab's warning — shows his determination, yet here he gives only a vague answer.