 And Ahimaaz replied, I saw a great disturbance when the king's servant Joab sent your servant on, but I do not know what it was. Then the king said, Step aside and remain in attendance here. So he stepped aside and remained there. When the Cushite came in, he said, Let my lord the king receive the good news that this day the lord has taken your part, freeing you from the grasp of all who rebelled against you. But the king asked the Cushite, Is young Absalom safe?