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2 Samuel 2:6 Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.
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And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now may the LORD show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now may the LORD show kindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“Now may the LORD show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now may the LORD show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, may Yahweh show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show lovingkindness and truth <i>and</i> faithfulness to you. I too will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, may the LORD show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, may the LORD show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and I pray that the LORD will be kind and faithful to you. I will be your friend because of what you have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May the LORD always show you kindness. I, too, will be good to you because you did this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And now may the LORD be kind and faithful to you. I too will treat you well because of what you have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now may the Lord reward you with gracious love, as well as faithfulness, to you, too! And I will also reward you because you did this good thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show you true kindness! I also will reward you, because you have done this deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now YHWH does kindness and truth with you, and I also do this good with you because you have done this thing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now Jehovah will do with you mercy and truth: and I also will do you this good, because ye did this word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And now the Lord surely will render you mercy and truth, and I also will, requite you for this good turn, because you have done this thing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now, certainly, the Lord will repay to you mercy and truth. But I also will act with favor, because you have accomplished this word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And now may the LORD show you kindness and fidelity. For my part, I will show generosity to you for having done this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you! And I too will reward you because you have done this thing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And now may the LORD show kindness and truth to you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And now LORD JEHOVAH shall perform with you grace and truth, and I also shall perform with you this kindness because you have made this response<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now may the Lord deal in mercy and truth towards you: and I also will requite towards you this good deed, because ye have done this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=314" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">David Anointed King of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>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. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">may the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘aś- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">show</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: we·’ĕ·meṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and faithfulness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">will also</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">show</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">the same</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śî·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a></span><br />Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">1 Samuel 24:19</a></span><br />When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">1 Samuel 26:23-24</a></span><br />May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. / As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a></span><br />For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Proverbs 11:17</a></span><br />A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Psalm 18:25</a></span><br />To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Psalm 37:26</a></span><br />They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Psalm 112:5</a></span><br />It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a></span><br />He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a></span><br />He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">2 Samuel 15:20</a></b></br> Whereas thou camest <i>but</i> yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth <i>be</i> with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Psalm 57:3</a></b></br> He shall send from heaven, and save me <i>from</i> the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Proverbs 14:22</a></b></br> Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth <i>shall be</i> to them that devise good.</p><p class="hdg">I also</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">2 Samuel 9:3,7</a></b></br> And the king said, <i>Is</i> there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, <i>which is</i> lame on <i>his</i> feet… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">2 Samuel 10:2</a></b></br> Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></b></br> But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/judges/8-35.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/judges/9-57.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">Show</a> <a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-5.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-28.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-18.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-28.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-28.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">where he is made king of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Asahel is slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Asahel's burial</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness</b><br>This phrase is a blessing and a prayer for divine favor. The LORD, referred to here by the covenant name Yahweh, is invoked to bestow "loving devotion and faithfulness," which are key attributes of God's character (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). The Hebrew terms "chesed" (loving devotion) and "emet" (faithfulness) often appear together in the Old Testament, emphasizing God's steadfast love and reliability. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where God’s promises are assured. The invocation of these attributes suggests a desire for the recipients to experience God's covenantal blessings, similar to those promised to the patriarchs (<a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a>).<p><b>and I will also show you the same favor</b><br>David, the speaker, commits to reciprocating the kindness shown to him. This reflects the biblical principle of reciprocity in relationships, as seen in the Golden Rule (<a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a>). David's promise to show "the same favor" aligns with the cultural and historical context of ancient Near Eastern covenants, where mutual loyalty and kindness were expected. This mirrors God's covenant with Israel, where blessings were contingent upon obedience and loyalty (Deuteronomy 28). David's actions foreshadow the New Testament teaching of grace and mercy, as exemplified by Jesus Christ (<a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a>).<p><b>because you have done this</b><br>The phrase refers to the actions of the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had shown loyalty to Saul by retrieving and burying his body (<a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">1 Samuel 31:11-13</a>). This act of loyalty and respect for the deceased king was significant in the cultural context of the time, where proper burial was a matter of honor. David acknowledges their deed, which aligns with the biblical theme of honoring those who have served faithfully (<a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a>). This acknowledgment also serves as a political move, as David seeks to unify the kingdom under his rule by recognizing and rewarding loyalty, thus setting a precedent for his reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who is expressing gratitude and blessing towards the men of Jabesh-gilead for their loyalty to Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_jabesh-gilead.htm">Men of Jabesh-gilead</a></b><br>Residents of a city in Gilead who showed loyalty and respect by burying Saul, the former king of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, whose death prompted the men of Jabesh-gilead to act in honor of him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>The place where David was anointed king over the house of Judah, marking the beginning of his reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, whom David invokes to bless the men of Jabesh-gilead.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_honor.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Honor</a></b><br>The men of Jabesh-gilead demonstrated loyalty to Saul even after his death. This act of honor is recognized and blessed by David, showing the value of loyalty in relationships and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reciprocal_blessings.htm">Reciprocal Blessings</a></b><br>David's promise to show favor in return for the men's actions illustrates the biblical principle of reciprocity in kindness and blessing. As believers, we are encouraged to respond to good deeds with gratitude and further acts of kindness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/invoking_god's_attributes.htm">Invoking God's Attributes</a></b><br>David's prayer for the LORD to show "loving devotion and faithfulness" highlights the importance of seeking God's character in our interactions. As Christians, we should strive to reflect God's love and faithfulness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_encouragement.htm">Leadership and Encouragement</a></b><br>David, as a leader, acknowledges and encourages the good deeds of others. This teaches us the importance of recognizing and affirming positive actions within our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_love_align_with_ot_punishments.htm">Psalm 86:5 - How can a God said to be 'abounding in steadfast love' align with the severity of punishments described elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_101_1_align_with_david's_sins.htm">How does Psalm 101:1's theme of justice reconcile with David's own moral failures as recorded in other parts of the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">I also will requite you.</span>--David's message of kindness and blessing is quite in accordance with his whole bearing towards Saul and his house, and. at the same time, was one of wise policy. The literal rendering is, <span class= "ital">I also show you this good, </span>the Hebrew not conveying directly the idea of future recompense, as in the English. The thought is that David, as now the rightful king of Israel, appreciates the act, and wishes to show publicly his favour to the men of Jabesh-gilead. He then, in the following verse, suggests the propriety of their now recognising him as the successor of their lost monarch and friend.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">show</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעַשׂ־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘aś-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֣סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and truth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱמֶ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will also</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">show</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶעֱשֶׂ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתְּכֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the same</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֹּ֔את</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">favor</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטּוֹבָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have done</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śî·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/2-6.htm">2 Samuel 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 2:6 Now Yahweh show loving kindness and truth (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>