2 Samuel 18:23

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““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.”

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BSBPD

““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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But come what may, said he, I will run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the Plain, and outran the Cushite.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`And, whatever it be, <FI>said he,<Fi> let me run.' And he saith to him, `Run;' and Ahimaaz runneth the way of the circuit, and passeth by the Cushite.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 18:23 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. John 20:4The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

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