Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, 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.

Bible References

Blessed

Ruth 1:8
She said to them, “Each of you go back to your mother’s home. May the Lord show faithful love to you as you have shown to the dead and to me.
Ruth 2:20
Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the Lord, who has not forsaken his kindness to the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our family redeemers.”
Ruth 3:10
Then he said, “May the Lord bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not pursued younger men, whether rich or poor.
1 Samuel 23:21
“May you be blessed by the Lord,” replied Saul, “for you have taken pity on me.
1 Samuel 24:19
When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go unharmed? May the Lord repay you with good for what you’ve done for me today.
1 Samuel 25:32
Then David said to Abigail, “Praise to the Lord God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today!
Psalm 115:15
May you be blessed by the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

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