1 Samuel 11:3
“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 then, if there be no man to save us, we will come out to thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the elders of Jabesh said,.... The magistrates and principal men of the city:
give us seven days' respite, that we…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The elders - Observe the universal form of civil government among the Israelites, by elders (Jdg 8:14, Jdg 8:16, etc.).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Give us seven days respite - Such promises are frequently made by besieged places: "We will surrender if not relieved in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 11:1-4
The Ammonites were bad neighbours to those tribes of Israel that lay next them, though descendants from just Lot, and,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the elders of Jabesh See note on ch. 1Sa 8:4, and cp. Jdg 11:5 ff.