2 Samuel 2:5 (KJV)

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And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead and said unto them Blessed be ye of the LORD that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord even unto Saul and have buried him

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Blessed. Ru 1:8 Ru 2:20 Ru 3:10 1Sa 23:21 1Sa 24:19 1Sa 25:32 1Sa 25:33 Ps 115:15

David.This was a generous and noble act, highly indicative of the grandeur of David's mind. He respected Saul, though he had been greatly injured by him, as the anointed king of Israel, and once his legitimate sovereign; and he loved Jonathan as his most intimate friend.

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