^{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.

^{7 Ref} Now 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.