And thou shalt also go before me to Gilgal. And behold, I will come unto thee to sacrifice burnt sacrifice and peace offerings. Tarry for me seven days till I come to thee and show thee what thou shalt do."

Then said the elders of Jabesh, "Give us seven days respite that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel. And then if there come no man to help us, we will come out to thee."

And he tarried seven days, as Samuel had appointed. But Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people scattered from him.

and took their bones and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.