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them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “You are blessed of the LORD, for you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed of the LORD because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord, and have buried him. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, &#8220May you be blessed of the LORD because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord, and have buried him. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed of the LORD because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord, and have buried him. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed of Yahweh because you have shown this lovingkindness with your lord, with Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed by the LORD because you showed this graciousness and loyalty to Saul your lord (king), and buried him. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “The LORD bless you because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, &#8220The LORD bless you, because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David sent messengers to tell them: The LORD bless you! You were kind enough to bury Saul your ruler, <a href="/erv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, 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. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead. He said to them, "May the LORD bless you because you showed kindness to your master Saul by burying him. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> he sent some men there with the message: "May the LORD bless you for showing your loyalty to your king by burying him. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead and told them, "May the LORD bless you, because you showed gracious love like this to your lord Saul by burying him. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead and told them, "May you be blessed by the LORD because you have shown this kindness to your lord Saul by burying him. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> then he sent messengers to the lords of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, "May you be blessed by the LORD, since you showed loyalty towards your lord, Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/web/2_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David sends messengers to the men of Jabesh-Gilead and says to them, “Blessed [are] you of YHWH, in that you have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that you bury him. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David sendeth messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and saith unto them, 'Blessed are ye of Jehovah, in that ye have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that ye bury him. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will send messengers to the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and he will say to them, Blessed ye to Jehovah, who did this mercy with your lord, with Saul, and ye will bury him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> David therefore sent messengers to the men of Jabes Galaad, and said to them: Blessed be you to the Lord, who have shewn this mercy to your master Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and he said to them: “Blessed are you to the Lord, who has accomplished this mercy with your lord Saul, so that you would bury him. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead and said to them: “May you be blessed by the LORD for having done this kindness to your lord Saul in burying him. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed by the LORD, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your lord, and buried him!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, Blessed be you of the LORD, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David sent Messengers to the men of Yabish of Gelad and said to them: “Blessed are you to LORD JEHOVAH, for you have done this kindness with your Lord, with Shaul, for you have buried him<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them: 'Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shown this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David sent messengers to the rulers of Jabis of the country of Galaad, and David said to them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, because ye have wrought this mercy toward your lord, even toward Saul the anointed of the Lord, and ye have buried him and Jonathan his son. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=303" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">David Anointed King of Judah</a> …4Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” 5<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3003.htm" title="3003: yā·ḇêš (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Gilead, also an Isr. The same as yabesh; Jobesh, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine.">of Jabesh-gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bə·ru·ḵîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you,</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 showed</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/2617.htm" title="2617: ha·ḥe·seḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">your lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: wat·tiq·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">when you buried him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 6Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35-36</a> But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. / Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20-21</a> On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a> If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm">1 Samuel 23:21</a> “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">2 Kings 5:13</a> Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David sent messengers to the men of Jabeshgilead, and said to them, Blessed be you of the LORD, that you have showed this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.Blessed<a href="/ruth/1-8.htm">Ruth 1:8</a> And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.<a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Ruth 2:20</a> And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.<a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10</a> And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-15.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-13.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Burying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Jabesh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Jabeshgilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Jabesh-Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Ja'besh-Gil'ead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Loyalty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-18.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-10.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Shown</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-31.htm">Burying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Jabesh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Jabeshgilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Jabesh-Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Ja'besh-Gil'ead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Loyalty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Master</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-19.htm">Shown</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 2</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron </a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">where he is made king of Judah</a> 5. <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel</a> 8. <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel</a> 12. <a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men.</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Asahel is slain</a> 25. <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Asahel's burial</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead David's action of sending messengers demonstrates his leadership and diplomatic skills. Jabesh-gilead was a city east of the Jordan River, in the territory of Gilead. Historically, this city had a strong connection to Saul, as he had previously rescued them from the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11). David's outreach to them shows his respect for Saul and his desire to unify the kingdom, acknowledging the loyalty of Jabesh-gilead to Saul.to tell them, “The LORD bless you, David invokes the LORD's blessing, which reflects his deep faith and recognition of God's sovereignty. This blessing is significant as it aligns with the biblical principle of honoring those who act righteously. It also sets a tone of peace and goodwill, which is crucial for David as he seeks to establish his rule over all Israel.because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord The kindness referred to is the burial of Saul, which was an act of loyalty and respect. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, proper burial was a significant duty, and the men of Jabesh-gilead risked their lives to retrieve and bury Saul's body (<a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">1 Samuel 31:11-13</a>). This act of kindness is highlighted by David, who acknowledges their loyalty to Saul, despite Saul's downfall.when you buried him. The burial of Saul by the men of Jabesh-gilead was a courageous act, as it involved retrieving his body from the Philistines. This act not only honored Saul but also maintained the dignity of Israel. In biblical times, burial was an important cultural and religious practice, and by ensuring Saul's proper burial, the men of Jabesh-gilead demonstrated their faithfulness to their king and to God. David's recognition of this act underscores the importance of honoring the dead and the values of loyalty and respect.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, known for his heart after God. At this point, he is consolidating his rule over Judah and later all of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/m/men_of_jabesh-gilead.htm">Men of Jabesh-gilead</a> Residents of a city in Gilead, east of the Jordan River. They showed loyalty and respect by retrieving and burying the bodies of Saul and his sons after their defeat by the Philistines. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, whose death marked a significant transition in Israel's leadership. Despite his troubled relationship with David, he was still recognized as the Lord's anointed. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jabesh-gilead.htm">Jabesh-gilead</a> A city with historical ties to Saul, as he had previously rescued them from the Ammonites, creating a bond of loyalty. 5. <a href="/topical/m/messengers.htm">Messengers</a> Individuals sent by David to convey his gratitude and blessings to the men of Jabesh-gilead, demonstrating diplomatic and spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> David's blessing of the men of Jabesh-gilead underscores the importance of respecting and honoring those in authority, even after their fall. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_recognition.htm">Gratitude and Recognition</a> David's message highlights the value of expressing gratitude and recognizing the good deeds of others, fostering community and goodwill. <a href="/topical/p/peacemaking_and_reconciliation.htm">Peacemaking and Reconciliation</a> By blessing the men of Jabesh-gilead, David sets an example of peacemaking and reconciliation, crucial for healing and unity. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_kindness.htm">Legacy of Kindness</a> The actions of the men of Jabesh-gilead remind us that acts of kindness and loyalty can leave a lasting legacy and impact. <a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing.htm">God's Blessing</a> David's invocation of God's blessing reflects the belief that true blessings come from the Lord, encouraging us to seek His favor in our actions.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead. This was David's first act as king, and it was worthy of him. Some suppose that when David was told of their deed, it was with a view of prejudicing him against them. But this is not credible. By this time all men knew how loyal and affectionate were David's feelings towards his former king; and moreover the men of Jabesh were bound to Saul by no ordinary ties of gratitude (<a href="/1_samuel/11.htm">1 Samuel 11</a>.). Nor could David wish that Saul's remains, and those of Jonathan, should be subject to indignity. We may well feel sure that information respecting Saul was eagerly welcomed at Hebron, and the valiant men there would all rejoice at finding that the high spirit of the nation was not quenched. But in sending to thank them, in premising to requite them, and in bidding them persevere in similar conduct, David was acting as the head of the nation; and, to justify his action, he informs them that the men of Judah had made him their king. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִ֔ים (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the men אַנְשֵׁ֖י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Jabesh-gilead יָבֵ֣ישׁ (yā·ḇêš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3003.htm">Strong's 3003: </a> Jabesh -- a place in Gilead, also an Israelite to tell וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say them, אֲלֵיהֶ֗ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “The LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel bless בְּרֻכִ֤ים (bə·ru·ḵîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse you, אַתֶּם֙ (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you because אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have shown עֲשִׂיתֶ֜ם (‘ă·śî·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this הַזֶּ֗ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that kindness הַחֶ֣סֶד (ha·ḥe·seḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Saul שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites your lord אֲדֹֽנֵיכֶם֙ (’ă·ḏō·nê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller when you buried him. וַֽתִּקְבְּר֖וּ (wat·tiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/2-5.htm">2 Samuel 2:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 2:5 David sent messengers to the men (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:6" /></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>