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Ahimaaz son of Zadok, however, persisted and said to Joab, “Regardless of whatever may happen, 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?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said yet again to Joab, “But come what may, please let me also run after the Cushite.” Joab said, “Why do you want to run, my son, since that you will have no reward for the news?”
World English Bible (WEB)
Then said{H559}{(H8799)} Ahimaaz{H290} the son{H1121} of Zadok{H6659} yet again{H3254}{(H8686)} to Joab{H3097}, But howsoever{H4100}, let me, I pray thee, also run{H7323}{(H8799)} after{H310} Cushi{H3569}. And Joab{H3097} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Wherefore wilt thou run{H7323}{(H8801)}, my son{H1121}, seeing that thou hast no tidings{H1309} ready{H4672}{(H8802)}?
Strong's King James
And Ahimaaz son of Zadok addeth again, and saith unto Joab, ‘And whatever it be, let me run, I pray thee, I also, after the Cushite.’ And Joab saith, ‘Why is this—thou art running, my son, and for thee there are no tidings found?’—
Young's Literal Translation
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