1 Samuel 11:3
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days' respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if there be no man to save us, we will come out to you.
1 Samuel 11:3 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days’ respite, that we may send messengers unto all the borders of Israel; and then, if there be none to save us, we will come out to thee.
1 Samuel 11:3 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“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.”
1 Samuel 11:3 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 11:3 say?
1 Samuel 11:3 in modern King James wording reads: "And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days' respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if there be no man to save us, we will come out to you."
Where is 1 Samuel 11:3 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 11:3 is verse 3 of chapter 11 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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