Their father Ephraim mourned for them many days and his brothers came to console him.

When David was old and approaching the end of his life, ¹  he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. ¹  His son Solomon succeeded him.

They spent three days feasting ¹  there with David, for their relatives had given them provisions.

all the warriors went and recovered the bodies of Saul and his sons ¹  and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their remains ²  under the oak tree in Jabesh and fasted for seven days.

three ¹  years of famine, or three months being chased by your enemies and struck down by their swords, ²  or three days being struck down by the Lord, during which a plague will invade the land and the Lord’s messenger will destroy throughout Israel’s territory.’ ³  Now, decide what I should tell the one who sent me.”