4 And the men of Judah come, and anoint there David for king over the house of Judah; and they declare to David, saying, 'The men of Jabesh-Gilead 'are' they who buried Saul.'
5 And David sendeth messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and saith unto them, 'Blessed 'are' ye of Jehovah, in that ye have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that ye bury him.
6 'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;
7 and now, are your hands strong, and be ye for sons of valour, for your lord Saul. 'is' dead, and also -- me have the house of Judah anointed for king over them.'
8 And Abner, son of Ner, head of the host which Saul hath, hath taken Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, and causeth him to pass over to Mahanaim,
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