Some men had just refused to be loyal to Saul's leadership.

## Nahash ##

This is a man from Ammon descendent of Lot, Abraham's nephew.  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Jabesh Gilead ##

This is the name of a place.

## I gouge out ##

"I cut out" or "I scoop out"

## bring disgrace on ##

"bring shame on" or "bring a bad reputation to"