2 Samuel 2:5-7

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁵ And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, saying, May the Lord bless you because you showed kindness and loyalty to Saul your king and buried him.

⁶ And now may the Lord show loving-kindness and faithfulness to you. I also will do well by you because you have done this.

⁷ So now, let your hands be strengthened and be valiant, for your master Saul is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.