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2 Samuel 2:6

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And now the Lord show kindness and truth unto you,.... Or true kindness; confer real favours, bestow upon you good and substantial blessings, blessings indeed!

and I also will requite you this…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 2:1-7

When Saul and Jonathan were dead, though David knew himself anointed to be king, and now saw his way very clear, yet he did not immediately send messengers through all the coasts of Israel to summon…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

theLord shew kindness and truth unto you Kindness and truth, i.e. mercyand faithfulness, are attributes of God's character often coupled together. See Exo 34:6; Psa 25:10; Psa 40:11; Psa 57:3; Psa…