ESV: When he killed them, they sought him; they repented and sought God earnestly.
NIV: Whenever God slew them, they would seek him; they eagerly turned to him again.
NASB: When He killed them, then they sought Him, And they returned and searched diligently for God;
CSB: When he killed some of them, the rest began to seek him; they repented and searched for God.
NLT: When God began killing them, they finally sought him. They repented and took God seriously.
KJV: When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
NKJV: When He slew them, then they sought Him; And they returned and sought earnestly for God.