2 But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” 3 “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” 4 When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and relayed these words in the hearing of the people, they all wept aloud.
1 Samuel 11:2–4
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