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2 Samuel 2:5 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 2 · verse 5 · King James Version
And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, 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.2 Samuel 2:5 · King James Version
2 Samuel 2:5 in context
3And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
4And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
5And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, 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.
6And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
7Therefore 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.
Key words (Strong's)
- JabeshgileadYâbêshJobesh, the name of an Israelite and of a place in PalestineH3003 →
- JabeshgileadGilʻâdGilad, a region East of the JordanH1568 →
- messengersmălʼâka messengerH4397 →
- kindnesschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- Blessedbârakto kneelH1288 →
- shewedʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
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