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2 Samuel 2:5

American Standard Version

And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

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2 Samuel 2:5 in other translations

David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.

2 Samuel 2:5 · World English Bible

2 Samuel 2:5 in context

  1. 3And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
  2. 4And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, The men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.
  3. 5And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
  4. 6And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
  5. 7Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be ye valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.