2 Samuel 10:17

10:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.

2 Samuel 18:25

18:25 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.


tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn Heb “good news is in his mouth.”

tn Heb “he”; the referent (the runner) has been specified in the translation for clarity.