2 Samuel 18:26

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“the watchman saw another man running, and he called out to the gatekeeper, “Look! Another man is running alone!” “This one also brings good news,” said the king.”

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BSBPD

“the watchman saw another man running, and he called out to the gatekeeper, “Look! Another man is running alone!” “This one also brings good news,” said the king.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And the watchman saw another man running; and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold, another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the watchman seeth another man running, and the watchman calleth unto the gatekeeper, and saith, `Lo, a man running by himself;' and the king saith, `Also this one is bearing tidings.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 18:26 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Kings 7:10So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.”

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