Messenger for David • United Kingdom
Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok the priest. During Absalom's rebellion he served as a loyal messenger for David, carrying intelligence from Jerusalem. After the battle in which Absalom died, Ahimaaz ran to deliver news of victory to David.
Father: Zadok
Related: Zadok, David, Absalom, Jonathan son of Abiathar
Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:27, 2 Samuel 17:17-21, 2 Samuel 18:19-29