1 Samuel 11:2-4

Darby Translation

² And Nahash the Ammonite said to them, On this [condition] will I treat with you, that I thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel.

³ And the elders of Jabesh said to him, Allow us seven days, and we will send messengers into all the districts of Israel; and if there be no man to deliver us, we will come out to thee.

⁴ And the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and told these words in the ears of the people. And all the people lifted up their voice and wept.