Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
The watchman called and told the king. And the king said, “If he is by himself there is good news in his mouth.” And he came nearer and nearer.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
He called out and told the king.
The king said, “If he’s alone, he bears good news.”
As the first runner came closer,
International Standard Version
So the watchman called out his news to the king.
A Conservative Version
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone, there is news in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.
Amplified
The lookout called down and told the king. The king said, “If he is alone, he has good news to tell.” And he came nearer and nearer.
Bible in Basic English
And the watchman gave news of it to the king. And the king said, If he is coming by himself, then he has news. And the man was travelling quickly, and came near.
Darby Translation
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is news in his mouth. And he came on and drew near.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone, there are tidings in his mouth. And he came rapidly, and drew near.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The sentry called and told the king, and the king said, "If he [is] alone, good news is in his mouth." {He kept coming closer}.
Modern King James verseion
And the watchman cried and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone, there is news in his mouth. And he came apace and drew near.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the watchman called and told the king. And the king said, "If he come alone, there is tidings in his mouth." And he came and drew nigh.
NET Bible
So the watchman called out and informed the king. The king said, "If he is by himself, he brings good news." The runner came ever closer.
New Heart English Bible
The watchman cried, and told the king. The king said, "If he is alone, there is news in his mouth." He came closer and closer.
The Emphasized Bible
So the watchman called out, and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone, there are tidings in his mouth. And he came on nearer and nearer.
Webster
And the watchman called, and told the king. And the king said, If he is alone there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.
World English Bible
The watchman cried, and told the king. The king said, "If he is alone, there is news in his mouth." He came closer and closer.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the watchman calleth, and declareth to the king, and the king saith, 'If by himself, tidings are in his mouth;' and he cometh, coming on and drawing near.
Themes
Ahimaaz » Son of zadok, the high priest. Loyal to david
Cushi » A messenger, who brought news to david
Select readings » David's lament over absalom
Watchmen » In time of danger » Reported the approach of all strangers, &c
Interlinear
Tsaphah
Qara'
Peh
Yalak
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 18:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Dies In Battle
24 Now David was sitting between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof of the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, a man running alone. 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. 26 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.