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2 Samuel 2:6

God's faithfulnessGratitudeMercy and compassion

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.”

5 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.

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.”

8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim,

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.
KJV
And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
WEB
Now may the LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
ASV
And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
DARBY
And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.
BLB
And may YHWH show to you⁺ loving devotion and truth, and also I will repay you⁺ this kindness, because you⁺ have done this thing.
ÅB
Så vise nå Herren sin miskunnhet og trofasthet mot dere, og jeg vil også gjøre vel mot dere, fordi dere har gjort dette.
OTB
Og nå må Herren vise godhet og sannhet mot dere, og jeg vil også vise dere denne godheten fordi dere har gjort dette.
B1930
Så vise nu Herren sin miskunnhet og trofasthet mot eder, og jeg vil også gjøre vel mot eder, fordi I har gjort dette.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 14:22

    Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

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  • Exodus 34:6

    Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

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  • Matthew 5:44

    But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

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  • Matthew 5:7

    Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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  • 2 Timothy 1:16–18

    May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

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  • Matthew 10:16

    Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

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  • 2 Samuel 9:3

    So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”

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  • 2 Samuel 10:2

    And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites,

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