David was told, 2 “The people 3 of Jabesh Gilead are the ones who buried Saul.” 2:5 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 4 to your lord Saul by burying him. 2:6 Now may the Lord show you true kindness! 5 I also will reward you, 6 because you have done this deed. 2:7 Now be courageous 7 and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”
1 tn Heb “house.”
2 tn Heb “and they told David.” The subject appears to be indefinite, allowing one to translate the verb as passive with David as subject.
3 tn Heb “men.”
4 tn Or “loyalty.”
5 tn Or “loyalty and devotion.”
6 tn Heb “will do with you this good.”
7 tn Heb “let your hands be strong.”