Read Full ChapterBut his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to reign over us.’
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} his{G846} citizens{G4177} hated{G3404}{(G5707)} him{G846}, and{G2532} sent{G649}{(G5656)} a message{G4242} after{G3694} him{G846}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, We will{G2309} not{G3756} have{G2309}{(G5719)} this{G5126} man to reign{G936}{(G5658)} over{G1909} us{G2248}.
Strong's King James
(14) But his citizens hated him and sent ambassadors after him, saying, 'We don't want this one to reign upon us!'
The F.O.G
[14] But many citizens despised him and sent a delegation after him to protest, 'We don't want this man to be our king!'
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
Young's Literal Translation
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