Verse 3

And the elders{H2205} of Jabesh{H3003} said{H559} unto him, Give us seven{H7651} days'{H3117} respite,{H7503} that we may send{H7971} messengers{H4397} unto all the borders{H1366} of Israel;{H3478} and then, if there be none to save{H3467} us, we will come out{H3318} to thee.