“We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!”
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Israel said to Yahweh, “We have sinned! Do you to us whatever seems good to you; only deliver us, please, today.”
- KJV And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.
- NKJV And the children of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned! Do to us whatever seems best to You; only deliver us this day, we pray.”
- NASB Then the sons of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please save us this day.”
- NLT But the Israelites pleaded with the Lord and said, “We have sinned. Punish us as you see fit, only rescue us today from our enemies.”
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Quick answer
Israel confesses their sin and submits to whatever God sees fit, only pleading for deliverance. Their repentance deepens under God's rebuke.
Overview
Rather than turning to idols, Israel acknowledges their guilt and surrenders to God's judgment, asking only to be rescued. This humble submission moves beyond the earlier cry toward genuine contrition. Their willingness to accept whatever God decides reflects the posture of true repentance that throws itself on divine mercy.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Sam 3:18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
- 2 Sam 15:26But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
- Prov 28:13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
- Josh 9:25Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.”
- 2 Sam 24:14David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”
- 1 Jn 1:8–10If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
- Jonah 3:9Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish.”
- 2 Sam 10:12Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”
- 2 Sam 12:13Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.
- Jonah 2:4At this, I said, ‘I have been banished from Your sight; yet I will look once more toward Your holy temple.’
- Job 33:27Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.
- 2 Sam 24:10After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”
- Job 34:31–32Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.
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