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.
DBY: But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this man should reign over us.
KJV: But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
WEY: "Now his countrymen hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We are not willing that he should become our king.'
WBS: But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
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.
