Ahimaaz
Ah-HIH-mah-az
Who is Ahimaaz?
Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok the priest, who served as a runner and messenger for David during Absalom's revolt; he stayed by Enrogel to carry word to the king (2 Samuel 17:17) and ran to bring David tidings of the battle (2 Samuel 18:19, 2 Samuel 18:27). In 1 Chronicles 6:8 he is listed in the priestly line, son of Zadok and father of Azariah. The name is also borne by the father of Ahinoam, Saul's wife (1 Samuel 14:50).
Also pronounced
uh-HIM-uh-az
Found in Scripture
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