2 Samuel 15:20
It was only yesterday you came to us; why then am I to make you go up and down with us? for I have to go where I may; go back then, and take your countrymen with you, and may the Lord's mercy and good faith be with you.
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2 Samuel 2:5And David sent to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, May the Lord give you his blessing, because you have done this kind act to Saul your lord, and have put his body to rest!
Psalms 25:10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and good faith for those who keep his agreement and his witness.
Psalms 57:3\57:2\I will send up my cry to the Most High God; to God who does all things for me.
Psalms 61:7\61:6\You will give the king long life; and make his years go on through the generations.
Psalms 85:10\85:9\Truly, his salvation is near to his worshippers; so that glory may be in our land.
Proverbs 14:22Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:14-24
David's Flight. ( b. c. 1023.) 13 And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom. 14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 15 And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.… Read the whole commentary →