And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by that time the sun be hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and shewed it to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad.
And they told the messengers who had come, 'Go back and tell the men of Jabesh-gilead: Tomorrow, by the time the sun gets hot, you will have help.' The messengers went back and told the men of Jabesh, and they were filled with joy.
The writer is showing how Saul's promise of rescue brought hope and joy to people who were facing a desperate situation.
📚 Historical Context
The city of Jabesh-gilead was under siege by the Ammonites, who threatened to gouge out everyone's right eye as a condition of surrender. Saul had just been chosen as Israel's first king and was rallying the tribes to rescue their fellow Israelites. This was one of Saul's first acts as king, demonstrating his leadership and uniting the nation.
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