²⁷ The watchman said, “It seems to me that the first one runs like^(A) Ahimaaz son of Zadok.”

“He’s a good man,” the king said. “He comes with good news.”

²⁰ The lookout reported, “He has reached them, but he isn’t coming back either. The driving is like^(A) that of Jehu son of Nimshi—he drives like a maniac.”

⁴² Even as he was speaking, Jonathan^(A) son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in. A worthy man like you must be bringing good news.”^(B)

¹⁵ And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”^[a](A)