King James Version (KJV)
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.
Modern English
When he killed them, they sought him; they repented and sought God earnestly.
Hebrew
אִם הֲרָגָ֗ם וּ֭דְרָשׁוּהוּ וְשָׁ֣בוּ וְשִׁחֲר֣וּ אֵֽל׃
ʾim haragam vdrashvhv vshabv vshiḥarv ʾel