^{4 Ref} And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, The men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.

^{5 Ref} And 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.

^{6 Ref} And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.