6And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.


In Context

3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

4 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 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.

6 And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

7 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.

8 Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, had taken Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;

2 Samuel 2:6 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:6May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:6And now the Lord surely will render you mercy and truth, and I also will, requite you for this good turn, because you have done this thing.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:6And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing.