Soon the messengers started running to convey the news of the victory to the King. As David was waiting eagerly on the gates, he saw Ahimaaz running faster than all others. He said, “O King! you are the winner.” However, David was eager to know more about his son; soon the second runner arrived and he conveyed the news of his son’s death. Joan and his army soon arrived at the palace, and narrated what had happened. David was sad, as he wanted his only son to live forever. Joan then asked his King to thank all his army or else they might understand him wrong. David knew that Joan was correct and he thanked them. The people soon took him to be their king and he returned back to Jerusalem as a winner.
David Returns Triumphantly
