2 Samuel 2:5-7

2:5 So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead and told them, “May you be blessed by the Lord because you have shown this kindness to your lord Saul by burying him. 2:6 Now may the Lord show you true kindness! I also will reward you, because you have done this deed. 2:7 Now be courageous and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”


tn Or “loyalty.”

tn Or “loyalty and devotion.”

tn Heb “will do with you this good.”

tn Heb “let your hands be strong.”