Leeser(i)
16 And they put away the strange gods from their midst, and served the Lord; and his soul was grieved for the trouble of Israel.
17 And the children of ‘Ammon were called together, and they encamped in Gil’ad. And the children of Israel also assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpah.
18 And the people, the princes of Gil’ad, said one to another, Whatever man it be that will begin to fight against the children of ‘Ammon, shall become the head over all the inhabitants of Gil’ad.