27. And here is a present that I, your servant, have brought to you and your young men.
28. Please forgive me if I have offended you in any way. The lord will surely reward you with a lasting dynasty, for you are fighting the lord’s battles. And you have not done wrong throughout your entire life.
29. “Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the lord your God, secure in his treasure pouch! But the lives of your enemies will disappear like stones shot from a sling!
30. When the lord has done all he promised and has made you leader of Israel,
31. don’t let this be a blemish on your record. Then your conscience won’t have to bear the staggering burden of needless bloodshed and vengeance. And when the lord has done these great things for you, please remember me, your servant!”