1 Samuel 11:2-4

Good News Translation

² Nahash answered, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition: I will put out everyone's right eye and so bring disgrace on all Israel.”

³ The leaders of Jabesh said, “Give us seven days to send messengers throughout the land of Israel. If no one will help us, then we will surrender to you.”

⁴ The messengers arrived at Gibeah, where Saul lived, and when they told the news, the people started crying in despair.