26 And when he was come amongst the host, he complained unto his companions continually concerning the soreness of his lot; and the voice of his groaning was ofttimes heard in the starry watches of the night.
27 And after they had borne with him for a long time without any respite, they were filled with a great hatred against that woman, that she should trouble them so. Yea, they abominated her utterly.
28 And they conspired together for to deliver him, perceiving that there was no other means unto their own salvation.
29 ¶ Wherefore it came to pass after the next occasion when they did go against the enemy, that they sent them word unto the officer that was appointed, and they said unto him,
30 In the heat of the encounter, in the forefront of the battle, he was smitten unto death. Also, we did bury him underneath the earth for to make assurance certain.
31 And when they told him that he was dead, it rejoiced him greatly. And from that day forth he was as other men.
32 But when his wife did hear about it, she put on sackcloth and ashes, and, during seven days, she did weep in the public places of the city, crying out in a loud voice, and saying, My husband, Oh, my husband.
33 ¶ And on the eighth day she gat her another.