Old Testament · Major figure
Ahimaaz
The son of Zadok the priest who served as a loyal messenger for King David during Absalom's rebellion.
Ahimaaz was the son of the high priest Zadok and served as a swift runner and informant for David during the revolt of Absalom. He is noted for his eagerness to deliver news of the victory, though he initially hesitated to report the death of the king's son. Later, he became one of Solomon's twelve district governors, overseeing the region of Naphtali.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 14:50
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 4:15
Where Ahimaaz appears
12 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
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