4 Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David as king over the house of Judah.+

They told David: “The men of Jaʹbesh-gilʹe·ad were the ones who buried Saul.”

16 Your house and your kingdom will be secure forever before you; your throne will be firmly established forever.”’”+

17 Nathan told David all these words and this entire vision.+