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2 Samuel 2:5

DavidSaulJabesh-gilead
GenerosityMercy and compassion

3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

6 Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.

7 Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”

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BSB
So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
KJV
And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
WEB
David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by the LORD, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.
ASV
And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
DARBY
And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and said to them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have shewn this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him!
BLB
And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “You⁺ [are] blessed of YHWH, for you⁺ have shown this kindness to your⁺ lord, to Saul, and have buried him.
ÅB
Da sendte David bud til mennene i Jabes i Gilead og lot si til dem: Velsignet være dere av Herren, fordi dere har gjort den kjærlighetsgjerning mot deres herre Saul å begrave ham!
OTB
Så sendte David budbringere til mennene fra Jabesj i Gilead og sa til dem, "Måtte dere bli velsignet av Herren for å ha vist denne godheten mot Saul, deres herre, og for å ha begravd ham.
B1930
Da sendte David bud til mennene i Jabes i Gilead og lot si til dem: Velsignet være I av Herren, fordi I har gjort den kjærlighetsgjerning mot eders herre Saul å begrave ham!

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Cross references

  • 1 Samuel 23:21

    “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me.

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  • Psalms 115:15

    May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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  • Ruth 2:20

    Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.”

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  • 1 Samuel 24:19

    When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.

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  • Ruth 3:10

    Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.

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  • 1 Samuel 25:32–33

    Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!

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  • Ruth 1:8

    Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you to your mother’s home. May the LORD show you loving devotion, as you have shown to your dead and to me.

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