2 Samuel 2:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ he sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead. “The Lord bless you,” he said to them, “for doing this loyal deed for your master Saul by burying him. ⁶ May the Lord now show you loyal love and faithfulness. I myself will also reward you because you did this. ⁷ So now take courage and be brave—yes, your master Saul is dead, but the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”