2 Samuel 2:5

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2 Samuel 2:5 (WEB)
David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by the LORD, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.

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Augustine of Hippo, On Care to Be Had for the Dead Chapter 11
“In regard to that woful compassion which I have mentioned, are those praised, and by king David blessed, who to the dry bones of Saul and Jonathan afforded mercy of sepulture.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. ii. 5
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