1 Samuel 11:2-4

Common English Bible

² “I will make a treaty with you on one condition: that everyone’s right eye be gouged out!” Nahash the Ammonite said to them. “That’s how I bring humiliation on all Israel.”

³ The elders of Jabesh replied to him, “Leave us alone for seven days so we can send messengers thoughout Israel’s territory. If there’s no one to save us, then we’ll surrender to you.”

⁴ When the messengers reached Gibeah where Saul lived, they reported the news directly to the people there. Then they all wept aloud.