2 Samuel 18:25

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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,”

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BSBPD

“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,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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 · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the watchman calleth, and declareth to the king, and the king saith, `If by himself, tidings <FI>are<Fi> in his mouth;' and he cometh, coming on and drawing near.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 18:25 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Isaiah 21:6For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees.

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