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And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, saying, May the Lord bless you because you showed kindness and loyalty to Saul your king and buried him.

And now may the Lord show loving-kindness and faithfulness to you. I also will do well by you because you have done this.

So now, let your hands be strengthened and be valiant, for your master Saul is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.

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he sent messengers to them to say to them, “The Lord bless(A) you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him. May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness,(B) and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this. Now then, be strong(C) and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have anointed me king over them.”

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