2 Samuel 2:6
“And now the Lord shewe kindnesse and trueth vnto you: and I also will requite you this kindnesse, because ye haue done this thing.”
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2 Samuel 2:6 Context
4And the men of Iudah came, and there they anointed Dauid king ouer the house of Iudah: and they tolde Dauid, saying; That the men of Iabesh Gilead were they that buried Saul. 5¶ And Dauid sent messengers vnto the men of Iabesh Gilead, and said vnto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye haue shewed this kindnesse vnto your lord, euen vnto Saul, and haue buried him. 6And now the Lord shewe kindnesse and trueth vnto you: and I also will requite you this kindnesse, because ye haue done this thing. 7Therefore now let your handes be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Iudah haue anointed me king ouer them. 8¶ But Abner the sonne of Ner, captaine of Sauls hoste, tooke Ishbosheth the sonne of Saul, and brought him ouer to Mahanaim.
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 2:6
And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
- King James Version
"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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
May the Lord be good and true to you: and I myself will see that your kind act is rewarded, because you have done this thing.
- Basic English Bible
And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.
- Darby Bible
And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
- Webster's Bible
Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
- World English Bible
`And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;
- Youngs Literal Bible
And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 2:6
2:6 Kindness and truth - That is, true and real kindness; not in words only, but also in actions, as you have done to your king. I will requite - So far am I from being offended with you for this kindness to my late enemy.