Then the elders of Jabesh said to him, "Hold off for seven days, that we may send messengers to all the territory of Israel. And then, if [there is] no one to save us, we will come out to you."
Jabexeko buruzagiek eskatu zioten, orduan: -Emaguzu zazpi eguneko epea, Israel lurralde osora mandatariak bidaltzeko. Lagunduko digunik inor ez bada, zure menpe jarriko gara.