2 Samuel 2:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and told them, 'May the LORD bless you for showing this kindness to your lord Saul by giving him a proper burial.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is blessing and thanking the people who honored Saul with a respectful burial, even though Saul had been David's enemy.

📚 Historical Context

After Saul's defeat and death in battle against the Philistines, the men of Jabesh-gilead remembered his earlier deliverance of their city from the Ammonites and bravely recovered his body for a proper burial. This act of loyalty took place during a time of political transition in Israel, as David was emerging as the anointed successor. David, upon hearing of their courageous deed, sent messengers to commend and bless them for honoring Saul.

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The leaders of Jabesh said to him, 'Give us seven days to wait, so we can send messengers throughout all of Israel. Then, if no one comes to rescue us, we will surrender to you.'

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