1 Samuel 11:9 · KJV

"And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.

⁸And when he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

⁹And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, 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.

¹⁰Therefore 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.

¹¹And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to receive help in times of need?

How do you respond to news that brings you joy?

When have you felt relief from a difficult situation?

Life Application

hope

In moments of despair, remember that help can come unexpectedly. Stay open to support from others.

community

Be proactive in offering help to those around you who may be struggling.

Places in This Verse

Jabesh-Gilead

Jabesh-Gilead was a city in the territory of Gilead, known for its strategic location and its inhabitants' bravery during times of war.

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