So they told the Ammonites, “We will surrender to you tomorrow, and then you can do whatever you want to.”
Saul and his officers sent the messengers back to Jabesh with this promise: “We will rescue you tomorrow afternoon.” The messengers went back to the people at Jabesh and told them that they were going to be rescued. Everyone was encouraged!
“Your Majesty,” Ahab replied, “everything I have is yours, including me.”