9 And they said to the messengers who had arrived: 'So shall you say to the men who are of Jabesh Gilead: 'Tomorrow, when the sun will be hot, you shall have salvation.' Therefore, the messengers went and announced it to the men of Jabesh, who became joyful.
10 And they said, 'In the morning, we will go out to you. And you may do whatever you please with us.'
11 And it happened that, when the next day had arrived, Saul arranged the people into three parts. And he entered into the middle of the camp at the early morning watch, and he struck down the Ammonites until the day grew hot. Then the remainder were dispersed, so much so that not even two of them were left together.
12 And the people said to Samuel: 'Who is the one who said, 'Should Saul reign over us?' Present the men, and we will put them to death.'
13 And Saul said: 'No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.'
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