However, the Israelite inhabitants of Jabesh - gilead, on hearing of this disrespectful treatment of the bodies, removed them and burned them, after which they buried the bones.
Kui aga Gileadi Jaabesi elanikud kuulsid sellest surnukehade häbiväärsest kohtlemisest, võtsid nad need maha, põletasid ning seejärel matsid nende luud.