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

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

Οι συμπολιται αυτου ομως εμισουν αυτον και απεστειλαν κατοπιν αυτου πρεσβεις, λεγοντες· Δεν θελομεν τουτον να βασιλευση εφ' ημας.

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