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.
2 Samuel 2:6 in other translations
| BSB | 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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| WEB | 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. |
| ASV | And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing. |
| YLT | ‘And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing; |
| DARBY | And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing. |
What does 2 Samuel 2:6 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 2:5-7
5-7. David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead--There can be no doubt that this message of thanks for their bold and dangerous enterprise in rescuing the bodies of Saul and his sons was an expression of David's personal and genuine feeling of satisfaction. At the same time, it was a stroke of sound and timely policy. In this view the announcement of his royal power in Judah, accompanied by the pledge of…
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7
After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag, 1Ch 12:22, but he trusted in God who promised him the kingdom, to give it in his own time and manner. Yet assurance of hope in God's promise, will quicken pious endeavours. If I be chosen to the crown of life, it does not follow, Then I will do nothing; but, Then I will do all that God directs me. This good use David made of his election, and so will all whom…
2 Samuel 2:6 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 2 Samuel 2:6
- Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
- Exodus 34:6
And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
- Matthew 5:44
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;
- Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- 2 Timothy 1:16-18
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
- Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
- 2 Samuel 9:3
And the king said, Is 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, which is lame on his feet.
- 2 Samuel 10:2
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.
- 2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camest but 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 be with thee.
- Psalms 57:3
He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
- 2 Samuel 9:7
And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
- Philemon 1:18-19
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
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Context
- 2 Samuel 2:5
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.
- 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.
- 2 Samuel 2:7
Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
2 Samuel 2:6 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Ahora pues, Jehová haga con vosotros misericordia y verdad; y yo también os haré bien por esto que habéis hecho. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et maintenant, que l’ Éternel use envers vous de bonté et de vérité! Et moi aussi je vous rendrai ce bien, parce que vous avez fait cela. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und so erweise nun Jehova Güte und Treue an euch; und auch ich will euch dieses Gute vergelten, weil ihr diese Sache getan habt. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et nunc retribuet vobis quidem Dominus misericordiam et veritatem: sed et ego reddam gratiam, eo quod fecistis verbum istud. |