2 Samuel 10:17

10:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, ¹  and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.

2 Samuel 17:18

17:18 But a young man saw them on one occasion and informed Absalom. So the two of them quickly departed and went to the house of a man in Bahurim. There was a well in his courtyard, and they got down in it.

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.

[10:17]  ¹ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[18:25]  ² tn Heb “good news is in his mouth.”

[18:25]  ³ tn Heb “he”; the referent (the runner) has been specified in the translation for clarity.