Translations
Modern
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,
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the watchman cried out and told the king. And the king said, “If he is by himself, news is in his mouth.” And he came, coming on and drawing near.
Latin
Et exclamans indicavit regi: dixitque rex: Si solus est, bonus est nuntius in ore ejus. Properante autem illo, et accedente propius,
Original
Hebrew
English
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,
Notes
If he is alone … he bears good news: A runner traveling alone was usually a messenger who carried official news.
Events
Glossary
Ahimaaz Cush (Place) Cushi David Ephraim, Tribe of Ethiopia Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Watchman
Topics
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 Watchman of Jerusalem Watchmen in Time of Danger: Reported the Approach of all Strangers