For when the people were counted, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead there.
Parallel translations
- KJV For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.
- BSB For when the people were counted, none of the residents of Jabesh-gilead were there.
- NKJV For when the people were counted, indeed, not one of the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead was there.
- NASB For when the people were counted, behold, not one of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead was there.
- NLT For after they counted all the people, no one from Jabesh-gilead was present.
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Quick answer
A count confirmed that none of Jabesh Gilead's people were present at the assembly.
Overview
The verification of Jabesh Gilead's absence sealed its fate under the oath. The careful counting shows Israel's determination to follow through on their vow's logic, even toward a fellow Israelite town. Later, Jabesh Gilead and Benjamin (through Saul) would share a notable bond (1 Samuel 11; 31:11-13), perhaps rooted in these events.
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