And the Sabeans fell [upon them], and
took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword;
and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
BSB
the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
WEB
and the Sabeans attacked, and took them away. Yes, they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”
YLT
and Sheba doth fall, and take them, and the young men they have smitten by the mouth of the sword, and I am escaped—only I alone—to declare it to thee.’
F.O.G Original
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F.O.G MSG
¹⁵when the Sabeansᶜ attacked and made off with them. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
Footnotes:
¹⁵ᶜ Sabeans: A nomadic tribe from southwestern Arabia known for raiding and trading expeditions.