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 ¹  to your lord Saul by burying him. 2:6 Now may the Lord show you true kindness! ²  I also will reward you, ³  because you have done this deed. 2:7 Now be courageous ⁴  and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”

[2:5]  ¹ tn Or “loyalty.”

[2:6]  ² tn Or “loyalty and devotion.”

[2:6]  ³ tn Heb “will do with you this good.”

[2:7]  ⁴ tn Heb “let your hands be strong.”