2 Samuel 18:25
“The watchman cried, and told the king. The king said, “If he is alone, there is news in his mouth.” He came closer and closer.”
What does 2 Samuel 18:25 mean?
When a runner approaches King David with urgent news, the watchman spots him first and announces his arrival. The king's observation that a solitary messenger must be bringing important information shows how he reads the situation, since a lone runner (rather than an army or group) typically meant urgent personal news rather than a military report. As the man draws near, the tension builds, and we sense David's keen attention to whatever message is about to change the course of events. This small moment captures how we often recognize that something significant is happening even before we know the details, and how anticipation grows as truth moves closer to us.