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5 then he sent messengers to the lords of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, |May you be blessed by the LORD, since you showed loyalty towards your lord, Saul, and have buried him. 6 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. 7 Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.| 2 Samuel 2:5-7, New Heart English Bible. Public domain.
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