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 \v 3 Then the elders of Jabesh replied to him, "Leave us alone for seven days, so that we may send messengers to all the territory of Israel. Then, if there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you."
 
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-\v 4 The messengers came to Gibeah, Saul's town, and said these words in hearing of the people. All the people lifted up their voice and wept.
-\v 5 Now Saul was following the oxen out of the field. Saul said, "What is wrong with the people that they are crying?" They told Saul what the men of Jabesh had said.
+\v 4 The messengers came to Gibeah, where Saul lived, and told the people what had happened. All the people wept loudly.
+\v 5 Now Saul was following the oxen out of the field. Saul said, "What is wrong with the people that they are weeping?" They told Saul what the men of Jabesh had said.
 
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 \p