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2 Samuel 18:24

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

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And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.

2 Samuel 18:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 18:24

Theological / Devotional

The roof over the gate. There was frequently a tower over the gate of an Oriental city, and on the roof a watchman stood, eagerly looking for the approach of some messenger with news of the battle.

By SdaBc