Translations
Modern
Then the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Tomorrow we will come out, and you can do with us whatever seems good to you.”
Traditional
Therefore the men of Jabesh said, To morrow we will come out unto you, and ye shall do with us all that seemeth good unto you.
Literal
And the men of Jabesh said, “Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do with us whatever seems good to you.”
Latin
Et dixerunt: Mane exibimus ad vos: et facietis nobis omne quod placuerit vobis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Tomorrow we will come out, and you can do with us whatever seems good to you.”
Notes
Saul became king after winning a battle, which was why the people wanted a king (1 Samuel 8:20).
Saul showed he could lead by handling opposition and saving the town of Jabesh-gilead.
Saul became powerful through three main events:
Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).
He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).
He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).
See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Places
Jabesh: A town in Gilead, loyal to Saul
Glossary
Ammon, Ammonites Bezek Gilead (Place) Jabesh, Jabesh-Gilead (Place) Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Jabesh-Gilead: Beseiged by the Ammonites Nahash: An Ammonite King: Defeated by Saul at Jabesh-Gilead Sarcasm: The Men of Jabesh to Nahash