2 Samuel 2:6 akjv — And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this…

American King James Version

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

— 2 Samuel 2:6, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 2 — Context

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

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And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul. ¶

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And David sent messengers to the men of Jabeshgilead, and said to them, Blessed be you of the LORD, that you have showed this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.

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

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Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be you valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. ¶

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But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;

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And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.

2 Samuel 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 2:6 say?
2 Samuel 2:6 in the American King James Version reads: “And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 2:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 2:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 2:6 in?
2 Samuel 2:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 2:6?
2 Samuel 2:6 reads (AKJV): “And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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