2 Samuel 2:6
What does 2 Samuel 2:6 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 2:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949May 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And now the Lord surely will render you mercy and truth, and I also will requite you for this good turn, because you have done this thing.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.
Context
v.5And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
v.6This passage
v.7Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be ye valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
- 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.
- Philemon 1:18
But if he hath wronged thee at all, or oweth thee aught, put that to mine account;
- Psalms 57:3
He will send from heaven, and save me, Whenhe that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
- Matthew 5:44
but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
- 2 Samuel 9:7
And David said unto him, Fear not; for I will surely show 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.
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