New International Version (NIV)
5he sent messengers to them to say to them, “The Lord bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.
2 Samuel 2:5
2 Samuel 2:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
5So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed of the Lord because you have 2:5 Lit doneshown this kindness to Saul your lord, and have buried him.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
5David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed of the Lord because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord, and have buried him.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
5So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said to them, “May you be blessed by the Lord because you showed this graciousness and loyalty to Saul your lord (king), and buried him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
5So 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.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
5So he sent messengers to them to speak for him. The messengers said, “You were kind to bury the body of your master Saul. May the Lord bless you for that.