1 Samuel 11:10

ESV Therefore the men of Jabesh said, "Tomorrow we will give ourselves up to you, and you may do to us whatever seems good to you."

NIV They said to the Ammonites, "Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do to us whatever you like."

NASB Then the men of Jabesh said, 'Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do to us whatever seems good to you.'

CSB Then the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, "Tomorrow we will come out, and you can do whatever you want to us."

NLT The men of Jabesh then told their enemies, 'Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you can do to us whatever you wish.'

KJV Therefore the men of Jabesh said, To morrow we will come out unto you, and ye shall do with us all that seemeth good unto you.

NKJV Therefore the men of Jabesh said, “Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do with us whatever seems good to you.”

What does 1 Samuel 11:10 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 11, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
First Samuel 11:1–11 follows the selection of Saul as Israel's king with a sudden attack on an Israelite city. The king of the Ammonites will only spare Jabesh-gilead if the people allow him to gouge out their right eyes. Saul, empowered by the Holy Spirit, rallies all of Israel to go to battle with him. The huge Israelite army musters near Jabesh and attacks the Ammonite camp before dawn. The Ammonites are slaughtered, and the survivors run for their lives. Jabesh-gilead is saved.

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Chapter Summary
Saul calls for all Israelites to join him in battle against the Ammonites who have laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. Nahash, the Ammonite king, has threatened to gouge out the right eyes of the people of Jabesh if they want a treaty with him. Instead, Saul arrives with an enormous Israelite army and slaughters the Ammonites. Samuel calls for the nation to gather at Gilgal for a religious celebration; there, they officially reaffirm Saul's rule as Israel's king.

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