May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness,(A) and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this. Now then, be strong(B) and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have anointed me king over them.”

War Between the Houses of David and Saul(C)

Meanwhile, Abner(D) son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth(E) son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim.(F)

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And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.

But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;

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