^{5 Ref} And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

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

^{7 Ref} Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.