Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people — the messengers from Jabesh-gilead arrive in Gibeah, Saul's hometown, and proclaim the news (hashamuath, the tidings or report) publicly. The phrase 'in the ears of the people' suggests a formal public announcement. and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept — the people's response is emotional anguish. Weeping (bakah) expresses both grief and despair at the crisis facing Israel.

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