New American Standard Bible 2020
2 Samuel 18:27
27The watchman said, “I 1think the running form of the first one 2is like the running form of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” And the king said, “3This is a good man, and he is coming with good news.”
2 Samuel 18:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.
- New International Version (NIV)The watchman said, “It seems to me that the first one runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “He’s a good man,” the king said. “He comes with good news.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)The watchman said, "I think the running of the first is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok." And the king said, "He is a good man and comes with good news."
- New King James Version (NKJV)So the watchman said, “I think the running of the first is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” And the king said, “He is a good man, and comes with good news.”
Context of 2 Samuel 18:27
25So the watchman called out and told the king. And the king said, “If he is by himself there is good news in his mouth.” And he came nearer and nearer. 26Then the watchman saw another man running; and the watchman called to the gatekeeper and said, “Behold, another man is running by himself.” And the king said, “This one also is bringing good news.” The watchman said, “I think the running form of the first one is like the running form of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” And the king said, “This is a good man, and he is coming with good news.” 28Then Ahimaaz called out and said to the king, “All is well.” And he prostrated himself before the king with his face to the ground. And he said, “Blessed is the Lord your God, who has turned over the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.” 29But the king said, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?” And Ahimaaz answered, “When Joab sent the king’s servant, and your servant, I saw a great commotion, but I did not know what it was.”
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וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ הַצֹּפֶ֔ה אֲנִ֤י רֹאֶה֙ אֶת־מְרוּצַ֣ת הָרִאשׁ֔וֹן כִּמְרֻצַ֖ת אֲחִימַ֣עַץ בֶּן־צָד֑וֹק וַיֹּ֤אמֶר הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ אִֽישׁ־ט֣וֹב זֶ֔ה וְאֶל־בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה טוֹבָ֖ה יָבֽוֹא׃Read the interlinear
- The watchmanצָפָהtsâphâh · to watchH6822
- saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- thinkרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: examineH7200
- the runningמְרוּצָהmerûtsâh merûtsâh · runningH4794
- of the firstרִאשׁוֹןri'shôn ri'shôn · firstH7223
- oneרִאשׁוֹןri'shôn ri'shôn · firstH7223
- of Ahimaazאֲחִימַ֫עַץ'ăchîyma‛ats · AhimaazH290
- the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- of Zadokצָדוֹקtsâdôq · ZadokH6659
- And the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
- Thisזֶהzeh · thisH2088
- is a goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
- manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
- and he is comingבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
- newsבְּשֹׂרָהbeώôrâh beώôrâh · good newsH1309
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 18:27
- 2 Kings 9:20And the watchman reported, “He came up to them, but he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.”
- 1 Kings 1:42While he was still speaking, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came. Then Adonijah said, “Come in, for you are a valiant man and you bring good news.”
- Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Isaiah 52:7How delightful on the mountains Are the feet of one who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
- Romans 10:15But how are they to preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 18:27
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-33Verses 19-33 By directing David to give God thanks for his victory, Ahimaaz prepared him for the news of his son's death. The more our hearts are fixed and enlarged, in thanksgiving to God for our mercies, the better disposed we shall be to bear with patience the afflictions mixed with them. Some think David's wish arose from concern about Absalom's everlasting state; but he rather seems to have spoken without due thought. He is to be blamed for showing…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-3224-32. David sat between the two gates--that is, in the tower-house on the wall that overhung the gate of Mahanaim. Near it was a watchtower, on which a sentinel was posted, as in times of war, to notify every occurrence. The delicacy of Ahimaaz' communication was made up by the unmistakable plainness of Cushi's. The death of Absalom was a heavy trial, and it is impossible not to sympathize with the outburst of feeling by which David showed that all…Read the comment
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- 1. 2 Samuel 18:27 Lit see ↩
- 2. 2 Samuel 18:27 2 Kin 9:20 ↩
- 3. 2 Samuel 18:27 1 Kin 1:42 ↩
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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