2 Samuel 2:5-7

Revised Geneva Translation

⁵ And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you of the LORD, in that you have shown such kindness to your lord Saul, that you have buried him!

⁶ “Therefore, now, may the LORD show mercy and truth to you. And I will repay you this benefit, because you have done this thing.

⁷ “Therefore, now, let your hands be strong, and be valiant! For your master Saul is dead, nevertheless the House of Judah has anointed me king over them.”