So he sent his son Joram to greet King David and congratulate him for his victory over Hadadezer, against whom Toi had fought many times. Joram brought David presents made of gold, silver, and bronze.

He asked about their health and then said, "You told me about your old father---how is he? Is he still alive and well?"

About that same time the king of Babylonia, Merodach Baladan, son of Baladan, heard that King Hezekiah had been sick, so he sent him a letter and a present.

and just as he was finishing, Samuel arrived. Saul went out to meet him and welcome him,

What is more, the court officials went in to pay their respects to His Majesty King David and said, 'May your God make Solomon even more famous than you, and may Solomon's reign be even more prosperous than yours.' Then King David bowed in worship on his bed

No one who passes by will say, "May the LORD bless you! We bless you in the name of the LORD."