10:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, 1 and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.
1 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “good news is in his mouth.”
3 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the runner) has been specified in the translation for clarity.