2 Samuel 2:5

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 ¹  to your lord Saul by burying him.

2 Samuel 19:28

19:28 After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather ²  who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! ³  What further claim do I have to ask ⁴  the king for anything?”

2 Samuel 19:41

19:41 Then all the men of Israel began coming to the king. They asked the king, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, sneak the king away and help the king and his household cross the Jordan – and not only him but all of David’s men as well?”

2 Samuel 21:17

21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to David’s aid, striking the Philistine down and killing him. Then David’s men took an oath saying, “You will not go out to battle with us again! You must not extinguish the lamp of Israel!”

[2:5]  ¹ tn Or “loyalty.”

[19:28]  ² tn Heb “father.”

[19:28]  ³ tn Heb “and you placed your servant among those who eat at your table.”

[19:28]  ⁴ tn Heb “to cry out to.”