KJV - But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

ASV - But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.

BBE - But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.

WEB - But his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, 'We don't want this man to reign over us.'

YLT - and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.

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