2 Samuel 2:7

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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In context

5 So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

6 Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.

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

8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim,

9 and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

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2 Samuel 2:7 in every translation

BSB 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.”
KJV King James 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.
WEB 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.”
ASV American Standard Version: 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.
YLT 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.'
DBY Darby Translation: And now let your hands be strong, and be ye valiant; for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
WBS 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.