In a time of great distress for the people of Jabesh Gilead, they are threatened by the Ammonites and face the prospect of a humiliating defeat. Saul, who has just been anointed as the first king of Israel, steps up to provide leadership and hope. He sends a message through messengers to reassure the people of Jabesh Gilead that they will be rescued by the following day. This message is not just a promise of military aid, but a powerful assurance that they are not alone in their struggle.
The response of the people of Jabesh Gilead is one of elation and relief. They are uplifted by the promise of deliverance and the knowledge that their plight has been heard. This moment underscores the importance of hope and the role of a leader in inspiring confidence and courage in others. It also reflects a broader spiritual truth that, even in our most challenging times, there is the possibility of rescue and redemption. The verse encourages us to trust in the promise of help and to find strength in the assurance of support from others.