And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
And now may the LORD show you kindness and faithfulness: and I will also reward you for this kindness, because you have done this good deed.
David is blessing the people who showed kindness and promising to reward their good actions, while asking God to bless them too.
📚 Historical Context
After the death of King Saul and his sons in battle, the men of Jabesh-gilead showed great bravery by recovering their bodies and giving them a proper burial, an act of loyalty to their former leader. David, who had been anointed as the next king of Israel, learned of this deed and responded by sending a message of blessing, promising that both God and he would repay their kindness. This reflects the ancient Israelite culture's emphasis on honoring the dead and valuing faithful actions in times of turmoil.
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