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Ahimaaz

Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, was a messenger who helped David during Absalom's rebellion and brought news of Absalom's death.

The name Ahimaaz means “a brother of the council”

MalePriestTribe of LeviUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books15 verses

Summary

A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 15:27; only referred to as Ahimaaz (אֲחִימַ֫עַץ); a son of Zadok; father of Azariah.

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Ahimaaz

Family members

Father

Zadok

Children

Azariah

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Mentions

Includes 2 verses that refer to Ahimaaz without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. 2 Samuel 15:27
    The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan.
  2. 2 Samuel 15:36
    Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”
  3. 2 Samuel 17:17
    Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city.
  4. 2 Samuel 17:20
    When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem.
  5. 2 Samuel 18:19
    Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.”
  6. 2 Samuel 18:20Referred to, not named
    But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.”
  7. 2 Samuel 18:22
    Ahimaaz son of Zadok, however, persisted and said to Joab, “No matter what, please let me also run behind the Cushite!” “My son,” Joab replied, “why do you want to run, since you will not receive a reward?”
  8. 2 Samuel 18:23
    “No matter what, I want to run!” he replied. “Then run!” Joab told him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
  9. 2 Samuel 18:27
    The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”
  10. 2 Samuel 18:28
    Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.”
  11. 2 Samuel 18:29
    The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And Ahimaaz replied, “When Joab sent the king’s servant and your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I do not know what it was.”
  12. 2 Samuel 18:30Referred to, not named
    “Move aside,” said the king, “and stand here.” So he stepped aside.
  13. 1 Chronicles 6:8
    Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,
  14. 1 Chronicles 6:9
    Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,
  15. 1 Chronicles 6:53
    Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.