2 Samuel 18:25

And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 18:25

BSB
So he called out and told the king. "If he is alone," the king replied, "he bears good news." As the first runner drew near,
AKJV
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.
CPDV
And crying out, he told the king. And the king said, "If he is alone, there is good news in his mouth." But as he was advancing and drawing nearer,
ERV
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.
NHEB
And the watchman called out, and told the king. And the king said, "If he is alone, there is good news in his mouth." And he came closer and closer.
SMT
And the watcher will call and announce to the king. And the king will say, If alone, good news in his month. And he will go, going, and draw near.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 18:25

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Overview of 2 Samuel 18:25
Summary
Lookout reports approaching messenger bringing news to waiting ruler
Place
Jerusalem Gate
Event
First messenger spotted
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative