20:7 The king of Israel summoned all the leaders 1 of the land and said, “Notice how this man is looking for trouble. 2 Indeed, he demanded my wives, sons, silver, and gold, and I did not resist him.”
20:8 All the leaders and people said to him, “Do not give in or agree to his demands.” 3
1 tnHeb “elders.”
2 tnHeb “Know and see that this [man] is seeking trouble.”