2 Samuel 2:7

Verse

Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

Then let your hands be strong, and have no fear: though Saul your lord is dead, the people of Judah have made me their king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let your hands be strengthened, and be ye men of valour: for although your master Saul be dead, yet the house of Juda hath anointed me to be their king.

Free Bible Version

So be strong and be brave, for even though Saul your master is dead, the people of Judah have anointed me as their king.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore nowe let your handes be strong, and be you valiant: albeit your master Saul bee dead, yet neuerthelesse the house of Iudah hath anoynted me King ouer them.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

Now, although Saul your king is dead, be strong and courageous, like the people of Judah, who have appointed me to be their king.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, let your hands be strong; be courageous for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”

Young's Literal Translation

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.'

Context

David Anointed King of Judah

⁶Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.⁷Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”

Summary

In this verse, David expresses gratitude to the men of Jabesh Gilead for burying Saul, showing respect for the deceased king despite their past conflicts. David's acknowledgment of their kindness reflects his humility and desire for unity among the people of Israel. This act of honoring Saul's memory also demonstrates David's commitment to upholding the dignity of leadership and the importance of showing grace and forgiveness. It sets a positive tone for David's reign as king and lays the foundation for reconciliation and peace in the nation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Now let your hands be strengthened - David certainly wished to attach the men of Jabesh to his interest; he saw that they were generous and valiant, and must be of great service to him whose part they espoused; and he was no doubt afraid that they would attach themselves to the house of Saul, in consideration of the eminent services Saul had rendered them in rescuing them from Nahash, king of the Ammonites.

2 Samuel 2:7

David Anointed King of Judah

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Berean Standard Bible

Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

Then let your hands be strong, and have no fear: though Saul your lord is dead, the people of Judah have made me their king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let your hands be strengthened, and be ye men of valour: for although your master Saul be dead, yet the house of Juda hath anointed me to be their king.

Free Bible Version

So be strong and be brave, for even though Saul your master is dead, the people of Judah have anointed me as their king.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore nowe let your handes be strong, and be you valiant: albeit your master Saul bee dead, yet neuerthelesse the house of Iudah hath anoynted me King ouer them.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

Now, although Saul your king is dead, be strong and courageous, like the people of Judah, who have appointed me to be their king.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now then, let your hands be strong; be courageous for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”

Young's Literal Translation

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.'

2 Samuel 2:7

Verse

Context

David Anointed King of Judah

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 2:7

David Anointed King of Judah

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes