2 Samuel 2:6

2:6 Now may the Lord show you true kindness! ¹  I also will reward you, ²  because you have done this deed.

2 Samuel 15:20

15:20 It seems like you arrived just yesterday. Today should I make you wander around by going with us? I go where I must go. But as for you, go back and take your men ³  with you. May genuine loyal love ⁴  protect ⁵  you!”

[2:6]  ¹ tn Or “loyalty and devotion.”

[2:6]  ² tn Heb “will do with you this good.”

[15:20]  ³ tn Heb “brothers,” but see v. 22.

[15:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “loyal love and truth.” The expression is a hendiadys.

[15:20]  ⁵ tn Heb “be with.”