2 Samuel 18:19

David Learns of Absalom’s Death

18:19 Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, “Let me run and give the king the good news that the Lord has vindicated him before his enemies.” ¹ 

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.” ²  The runner ³  came ever closer.

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¹ tn Heb “that the Lord has vindicated him from the hand of his enemies.”

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.