2 Samuel 2:4-7 ▼

4 Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul,

5 he sent them this message: “May the LORD bless you for being so loyal to your master Saul and giving him a decent burial.

6 May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.

7 Now that Saul is dead, I ask you to be my strong and loyal subjects like the people of Judah, who have anointed me as their new king.”