2 Samuel 18:26
2 Samuel 18:26 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →A second lone runner is spotted, and David again concludes he too brings news.
What Does 2 Samuel 18:26 Mean?
The watchman now sees a second man running alone and calls down to the gatekeeper to announce him. David responds as before: this one also is a messenger bearing tidings.
The arrival of two runners deepens the suspense and the hope of confirmation. David weighs each sign with care, his attention fixed on the unfolding scene. The doubled messengers heighten the reader's anticipation, for the news they carry will reach the king in pieces, the lighter word first and the heavier following close behind.
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What does 2 Samuel 18:26 mean?
A second lone runner is spotted, and David again concludes he too brings news.