2 Samuel 2:4-7

4Then the people of Judah came to Hebron and anointed David to be king over the tribe of Judah. They told David, “The people of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul.”

5So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead. He said to them, “May the Lord bless you because you showed kindness to your master Saul by burying him.

6May the Lord always show you kindness. I, too, will be good to you because you did this.

7Now, be strong and courageous. Because your master Saul is dead, the tribe of Judah has anointed me to be their king.”