Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But we hoped that it was he who should redeem Israel. Yea and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things came to pass.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But we were hoping that he would be the Saviour of Israel. In addition to all this he has now let three days go by from the time when these things took place;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But *we* had hoped that *he* was [the one] who is about to redeem Israel. But then, besides all these things, it is now, to-day, the third day since these things took place.

World English Bible (WEB)

But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and we were hoping that he it is who is about to redeem Israel, and also with all these things, this third day is passing to-day, since these things happened.