1 Samuel 11:4

Therefore, the messengers arrived at Gibeah of Saul. And they spoke these words in the hearing of the people. And all the people lifted up their voice and wept.

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In The King James Version

Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.

In Context

3And the elders of Jabesh said to him: “Grant to us seven days, so that we may send messengers to all the borders of Israel. And if there is no one who may defend us, we will go out to you.”

5And behold, Saul arrived, following oxen from the field. And he said, “What has happened to the people that they would weep?” And they explained to him the words of the men from Jabesh.

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Cross References

Judges 2:4And when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the sons of Israel, they lifted up their voice, and they wept.

1 Samuel 10:26And then Saul went away to his own house at Gibeah. And a portion of the army, whose hearts had been touched by God, went away with him.

1 Samuel 15:34Then Samuel went away to Ramah. But Saul ascended to his house at Gibeah.

2 Samuel 21:6Let seven men from his sons be given to us, so that we may crucify them to the Lord in Gibeon of Saul, formerly the chosen place of the Lord.” And the king said, “I will give them.”

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.

Galatians 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and so shall you fulfill the law of Christ.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 11:2-5

Extremity of Jabesh-Gilead. ( b. c. 1069.) 1 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh-gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. 2 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel. 3 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… Read the whole commentary →

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