King James Version
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.English Standard Version
But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'Catholic Public Domain Version
But his citizens hated him. And so they sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this one to reign over us.