2 Samuel 2:5-7
Contemporary English Version
5 David sent messengers to tell them:
The Lord bless you! You were kind enough to bury Saul your ruler, 6 and I pray that the Lord will be kind and faithful to you. I will be your friend because of what you have done. 7 Saul is dead, but the tribe of Judah has made me their king. So be strong and have courage.
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2 Samuel 2:5-7
New International Version
5 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. 6 May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness,(B) and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this. 7 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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