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2 samuel 18:25

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2 Samuel 18:25

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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.

2 Samuel 18:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 18:25

Theological / Devotional

If he be alone. David immediately caught the significance of a man running alone — he would be a messenger with news of the battle. If he were a fugitive from the battle he would probably not be alone, others would be running with him.

By SdaBc