1 Samuel 11:10 net — The men of Jabesh said,“Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.”

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"The men of Jabesh said,“Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.”"

— 1 Samuel 11:10, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 11 — Context

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He took a pair of oxen and cut them up. Then he sent the pieces throughout the territory of Israel by the hand of messengers, who said,“Whoever does not go out after Saul and after Samuel should expect this to be done to his oxen!” Then the terror of the LORD fell on the people, and they went out as one army.

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When Saul counted them at Bezek, the Israelites were 300,000 strong and the men of Judah numbered 30,000.

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They said to the messengers who had come,“Here’s what you should say to the men of Jabesh Gilead:‘Tomorrow deliverance will come to you when the sun is fully up.’” When the messengers went and told the men of Jabesh Gilead, they were happy.

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The men of Jabesh said,“Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.”

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The next day Saul placed the people in three groups. They went to the Ammonite camp during the morning watch and struck them down until the hottest part of the day. The survivors scattered; no two of them remained together.

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Saul Is Established as King Then the people said to Samuel,“Who were the ones asking,‘Will Saul reign over us?’ Hand over those men so we may execute them!”

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But Saul said,“No one will be killed on this day. For today the LORD has given Israel a victory!”

1 Samuel 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 11:10 say?
1 Samuel 11:10 in the NET Bible reads: “The men of Jabesh said,“Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.””
Where is 1 Samuel 11:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 11:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 11:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 11:10 in?
1 Samuel 11:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 11:10?
1 Samuel 11:10 reads (NET): “The men of Jabesh said,“Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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