¶ Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David King over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, (A)that the men of Jabesh Gilead buried Saul.

And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said unto them, Blessed are ye of the Lord, that ye have showed such kindness unto your lord Saul, that you have buried him.

Therefore now the Lord show mercy and [a]truth unto you: and I will recompense you this benefit, because ye have done this thing.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 2:6 According to his promise, which is to recompense them that are merciful.

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