2 Samuel 18:25
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the watchman cried and told the king,.... Called with a loud voice from the roof of the watchtower to the king,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If he be alone, there is tidings - That is, good tidings. For if the battle had been lost men would have been running in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:19-33
Absalom's business is done; and we are now told,
I. How David was informed of it. He staid behind at the city of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
If he be alone, &c. If the army had been routed, a number of fugitives would have been seen coming together.