^{29 Ref} Would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. He said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out.

^{29 Ref} and oh that this people were in my hand -- then I turn Abimelech aside;' and he saith to Abimelech, `Increase thy host, and come out.'

^{29 Ref} If only I had authority over this people! I would put Abimelech out of the way, and I would say to Abimelech, Make your army strong, and come out.