They that were full, have hired out themselves for bread, and they that were hungry cease so to be: insomuch that the barren hath borne seven, and she that had many children is waxed feeble.

And so when ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months,

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.

Then made Jesse seven of his sons come before Samuel. And Samuel said, "The LORD hath chosen none of these."

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