'Ever' in the Bible

David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, "How will the ark of the Lord ever come to me?"

How could I ever be rid of my humiliation? And you would be considered one of the fools in Israel! Just speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."

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.