KJV ORIGINAL
And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The watchman saw another man running toward them. He called out to the gatekeeper and said, 'Look, there's another man running by himself.' The king said, 'He's bringing news too.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how King David anxiously awaits news from the battlefield, hoping each messenger brings good reports.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. David had fled Jerusalem and was waiting to hear the outcome of the battle between his forces and Absalom's army. Messengers running alone typically carried urgent news from battlefields.
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