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2	front:intro	mtv8				0	Introduction to 2 Chronicles Part 1: General Introduction Outline of 2 Chronicles Solomon rules the kingdom (1:1–9:28) Solomon put on the throne of David, his father (1:1-17) Solomon builds the temple of Yahweh (2:1–5:1) Solomon dedicates the temple (5:2–7:22) The life of Solomon (8:1–9:28) Judah declines and goes into exile (10:1–36:23) From Rehoboam to Zedekiah (10:1–36:21) The edict of Cyrus, permitting Israel to return to Canaan (36:22–23) What are 1 and 2 Chronicles about? The Book of 1 Chronicles retells the line of descendants from Adam to Saul. It then gives the history of Israel during the time of David. The Book of 2 Chronicles gives the history of Israel beginning with Solomon. It ends when the Babylonian army attacks Judah and takes some of the people to Babylon. The writers of Chronicles probably wrote these books for the Jews who returned from exile in Babylon. The purpose was to teach the people to avoid disobeying God as their ancestors did. How should the title of this book be translated? Translators can use the traditional title “2 Chronicles” or “Second Chronicles.” You may also call this book “The Events of the Kings of Judah and Israel, Book 2” or “The Second Book of the Events of the Kings of Judah and Israel.” Who wrote 1 and 2 Chronicles? The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles are unknown. They mention that they used other books when writing Chronicles. The names of these other books are “The Chronicles of Samuel the Seer,” “The Chronicles of Nathan the Seer,” “The Chronicles of Gad the Seer,” “The History of Nathan the Prophet,” “The Chronicles of Shemaiah the Prophet and Iddo,” “The Story of the Prophet Iddo” and “The books of the kings of Judah and Israel.” Why are there multiple books that give the history of the kings of Israel? The books of Chronicles and the books of Kings tell much of the same history, but they are not exactly the same. The writers of Chronicles wrote mostly about the kings of Judah who were faithful to Yahweh and his covenant. The writers wanted the Jews to think carefully about David and Solomon. They also wanted the Jews to think about how Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah caused their ancestors to repent and to worship Yahweh. The writers wanted to encourage the Jews and their leaders to obey the law and to honor God’s covenant with them. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]) Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts Why did God punish the people of Israel? God punished the people of Israel because they disobeyed him and worshiped false gods. God punished them with disease, disasters, and defeat in battle. However, God forgave them and caused them to prosper again if they repented and obeyed him. The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles continually reminded the readers that God punished his people because they disobeyed. They wanted the readers to understand that they must obey God. Why are alliances with foreign countries seen as evil in these books? Yahweh led and protected the nation of Israel. The people of Israel should have trusted him instead of relying on other nations to protect them. Part 3: Important Translation Issues What is the meaning of the term “Israel”? The name “Israel” is used in many different ways in the Bible. Jacob was the son of Isaac. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. The descendants of Jacob became a nation also called Israel. Eventually, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom was named Israel. The southern kingdom was named Judah. What does it mean to “seek God?” The writers of 1 and 2 Chronicles often wrote about “seeking God.” To “seek God” means to make an effort to please and honor God. It can also mean to ask God for help. It does not imply that God is hidden. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) What does the phrase “to this day” mean? The writers used the phrase “to this day” to refer to the time when they were writing. The translator should be aware that “to this day” refers to a time already passed. The translator might decide to say, “to this day, at the time when this is being written,” or, “to this day, at the time of writing.” This Hebrew phrase occurs in 1 Chronicles 4:41, 43; 5:26; 13:11; 20:26; 21:10; 35:25.
3	1:intro	xkh4				0	2 Chronicles 01 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins a section about King Solomon’s reign (2 Chronicles 1-9). Special concepts in this chapter Wisdom Solomon asks God for wisdom to rule God’s people. God is pleased with this request because it is used to serve others. Therefore, God also gives Solomon tremendous wealth and a long life. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
4	1:1	dx7s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “gained complete control over his kingdom” or “ruled powerfully over his kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5	1:1	p2am				0	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
6	1:1	vd1l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “was with him” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “God supported him” or “God helped him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
7	1:2	sp3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-events		0	It may be helpful to reorder the events in these verses as in the UST. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-events]])
8	1:2	j3dj				0	Here “all of Israel” means those people mentioned afterwards. They represent all of Israel. Alternate translation: “spoke to the commanders … heads of the father’s house”
9	1:2	sb2m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	Possible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and the commanders of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “the commanders of large military divisions and the commanders of smaller military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
10	1:2	g247				0	Here “the heads of the fathers’ houses” further describe the princes. Alternate translation: “to every prince in all Israel, that is, the heads of the fathers’ houses”
11	1:2	m8q8				0	Here “prince” means leaders in general. They are not necessarily the sons of the king. Alternate translation: “to every leader”
12	1:2	c8jd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “heads” is a metaphor for the most important part. And “houses” represents families. Alternate translation: “the leaders of the families in Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
13	1:4	edb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	A little town about 9 miles west of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14	1:4	xhl3				0	“set up a tent”
15	1:5	bxk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the bronze altar that Bezalel son of Uri son Hur made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
16	1:5	hy9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
17	1:6	cal1				0	“went up to the high place at Gibeon”
18	1:6	ptf1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“1,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
19	1:7	jhc5				0	This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Ask for whatever you want from me.”
20	1:8	l8pa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithfully” or “faithful.” Alternate translation: “You have greatly and faithfully loved David” or “You have been very faithful to David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
21	1:9	y1bm				0	Here the word “Now” is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
22	1:9	p4wp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “please do what you promised to David my father that you would do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
23	1:9	ur26		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	This simile emphasizes the great number of Israelites. Alternate translation: “countless people” or “very many people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
24	1:10	qqw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “wisdom” and “knowledge.” Alternate translation: “cause me to be wise and to know many things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
25	1:10	mqk9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Here “judge” means to govern or rule. Solomon uses a question to state that it is impossible to rule over so many people without God’s help. Alternate translation: “no one can judge all of your countless people without your help.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
26	1:11	cs6i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents desire. Alternate translation: “Because this was your desire” or “Because this is what you wanted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
27	1:11	yf5z				0	“nor to be able to defeat those who hate you” or “nor to be able to kill your enemies”
28	1:12	nqh3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “wisdom” and “knowledge.” Alternate translation: “I will now cause you to be wise and to know many things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
29	1:13	zf79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Solomon” represents all the people with him. Also “came” can be stated as “went.” Alternate translation: “So Solomon and the people with him went to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
30	1:13	el5y				0	“from the tent of meeting”
31	1:14	wf53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one thousand four hundred chariots” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
32	1:14	z8vd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“12,000 horsemen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
33	1:14	wyf9				0	This is a reference to cities which stored his chariots.
34	1:15	j17r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The narrator uses exaggeration to emphasize the great amount of silver that was in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “The king had so much silver in Jerusalem, it was like there was as much silver as there was stones on the ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
35	1:15	uzq9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	This is a tree that grows fruit that looks like figs. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
36	1:16	a9hx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	“Importation” is the act of bringing something into one country from another country. This can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “As for the horses Solomon imported from Egypt and Kue” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
37	1:16	fn2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a region. Some think that Kue was the same as Cilicia, in Asia Minor. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
38	1:16	hlw7				0	“at a set price” or “for money”
39	1:17	y9si		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 6.6 kilograms of silver … about 1.7 kilograms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
40	1:17	in3k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“600” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
41	1:17	zs9z				0	to send something out of one country into another
42	2:intro	fnm3				0	2 Chronicles 02 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Solomon’s reign continues in this chapter. This chapter also begins a section on building the temple. (2 Chronicles 2-4 and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) Special concepts in this chapter House of God The temple is repeatedly referred to as the “house of God” because Yahweh will dwell in the temple. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/houseofgod]])
43	2:1	k3yv				0	This marks a new part of the story.
44	2:1	jg9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “name” is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “commanded his people to build a house where Yahweh may live” or “commanded his people to build a house where they could worship Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
45	2:1	le5w				0	“of a royal palace for his kingdom” or “of a palace for himself”
46	2:2	x3et		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“70,000 men … 80,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
47	2:2	h2i5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that these are loads of materials for building Yahweh’s house. Alternate translation: “to carry loads of materials” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
48	2:2	ur1y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
49	2:3	pl98		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
50	2:4	c5c7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” represents the person. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 2:1. Alternate translation: “I am about to build a house where Yahweh my God may live” or “I am about to build a house where people may worship Yahweh my God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
51	2:4	i3sr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Solomon would command his people to build the house. Alternate translation: “I am about to command my people to build” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
52	2:4	yvc7				0	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar.
53	2:4	f4h1				0	This was the time of a festival coinciding with the movement of the moon.
54	2:4	yzj2				0	Here “This” refers back to all the ways the people will worship Yahweh at his temple. Alternate translation: “These are the things Yahweh has commanded Israel to do forever”
55	2:5	gh6t				0	This is a reference to God being more important and more powerful than other gods, not to being larger than other gods.
56	2:6	zgh3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Solomon uses a question to emphasize that no one is able or worthy to build a house for God. Alternate translation: “no one is able to build a house for God because not even the universe or heaven is big enough to contain him. I am not worthy to build a house for him, except as a place to offer sacrifices to him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
57	2:8	uwu6				0	This continues Solomon’s message to Hiram, the king of Tyre.
58	2:8	er5m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	These are different types of tress. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
59	2:10	nl87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume		0	A cor is 220 liters. Twenty thousand cors equals 4,400 kiloliters. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
60	2:10	zj5r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
61	2:10	v169				0	“wheat flour”
62	2:10	wk75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume		0	A bath is 22 liters. Twenty thousand baths equals 440 kiloliters. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
63	2:12	yb7r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “prudence” and “understanding.” Alternate translation: “who is very intelligent and understands many things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
64	2:13	m162		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “understanding” can be stated as “understands” or “wise.” Alternate translation: “who understand many things” or “who is very wise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
65	2:13	b5gt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
66	2:14	w9mh				0	Translate many of these words as you did in 2 Chronicles 2:7.
67	2:14	k19k				0	“high quality cloth” or “the best cloth”
68	2:14	qr4y				0	“His mother is from the tribe of Dan” or “His mother is a descendant of Dan”
69	2:15	b7yq				0	This continues the message from Hiram, king of Tyre, to Solomon.
70	2:15	ca7d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Hiram refers to Solomon as “my master” and to himself and his own people as “his servants.” This is a way of showing respect. Alternate translation: “of which you, my master, have spoken, please send these things to us, your servants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
71	2:16	q3lm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “you” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “you will command your people to take the wood to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
72	2:17	a2ma		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon had his servants count” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
73	2:17	k8ls		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There were 153,600 foreigners” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
74	2:17	i3k8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and fifty-three thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
75	2:17	cv1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
76	2:18	d4ud		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“70,000 men … 80,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
77	2:18	l7b2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that these are loads of materials for building Yahweh’s house. Alternate translation: “to carry loads of materials” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
78	3:intro	ng2u				0	2 Chronicles 03 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) Special concepts in this chapter Location of the temple The location of the temple was very significant. Many important events in history occurred at this location.
79	3:1	lyj2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Then Solomon’s workers began to build … They prepared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
80	3:1	f5w8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a mountain. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81	3:1	e7jb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Ornan” is the name of a man. “Jebusite” is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
82	3:2	w43y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “They began” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
83	3:2	q5vr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	“day 2 of month 2.” This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. The second day is near the middle of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
84	3:2	wxp7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“in year 4” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
85	3:3	i4ry		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “that Solomon’s workers laid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
86	3:3	ves7				0	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator begins to explain the dimensions and the design of the temple.
87	3:3	e65l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“60 cubits … 20 cubits.” A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “27.6 meters long … 9.2 meters” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
88	3:4	uu2n				0	an area of a building made of columns and a roof that leads to and connects with the building’s entrance door. This portico was probably attached to the front part of the wall that surrounded the temple.
89	3:4	z1r2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “9.2 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
90	3:4	p42q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers overlaid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
91	3:5	qaa3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers fashioned … which they overlaid … which they carved” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
92	3:5	hf28				0	This is a reference to a large room, not a hallway.
93	3:6	s7ee		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers decorated” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
94	3:6	r8b6				0	Stones that were beautiful, highly valued, and used for decorations.
95	3:6	uu64		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is probably the name of a region. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
96	3:7	ig1x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers also overlaid … they carved” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
97	3:7	eud6				0	A beam is a long heavy piece of wood used to support a building.
98	3:8	q5wy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers built … They overlaid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
99	3:8	yah9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “9.2 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
100	3:8	bv9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“600 talents.” A talent is 33 kilograms. Alternate translation: “about 20 metric tons” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
101	3:9	jh8y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“50 shekels.” A shekel is 11 grams. Alternate translation: “.55 kilograms” or “about a half a kilogram”(See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
102	3:10	ui5f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
103	3:11	bqe9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “9.2 meters … 2.3 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
104	3:13	gkp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “9.2 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
105	3:14	sq7c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made … they fashioned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
106	3:14	a442				0	Translate these words as you did in 2 Chronicles 2:7.
107	3:14	bws6				0	“high quality cloth” or “the best cloth”
108	3:15	kz56		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers also made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
109	3:15	d9wd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“35 cubits … 5 cubits.” A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “16.1 meters … 2.3 meters” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
110	3:15	r6eb				0	decorations on top of the pillars
111	3:16	s6mv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “They made … they also made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
112	3:16	a7jg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“100 pomegranates” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
113	3:17	ll7a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “They set up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
114	3:17	akb5				0	“on the right side … on the left side” or “on the south side … on the north side”
115	3:17	wlq9				0	“Solomon named”
116	3:17	jf9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Possibly a name to describe God as “The One who establishes.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
117	3:17	v7z1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This name means “in strength” and is possibly used here to describe God because it means, “In Him is strength.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
118	4:intro	h8s1				0	2 Chronicles 04 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) Special concepts in this chapter Special construction Not only is the temple constructed in a special way, the things that are used in the temple’s sacrificial system and its decorations are constructed in a special way.
119	4:1	qgj1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
120	4:1	jni2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “20 cubits … 10 cubits” or “9.2 meters … 4.6 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
121	4:2	ifi9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “4.6 meters … 2.3 meters … 13.8 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
122	4:2	l3p4				0	This refers to a tank or basin that would hold water.
123	4:2	u94d				0	This is metal that was melted then formed in a mold.
124	4:2	a4ik				0	“from one edge to the other”
125	4:2	tp3t				0	Circumference is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.
126	4:3	kgb8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “every 46 centimeters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
127	4:3	xbl2				0	“ten per cubit”
128	4:3	ca7j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when the workers cast the sea itself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
129	4:4	cu1l				0	This refers to the tank or basin that held water for sacrifices.
130	4:4	l6zg				0	“was on top of twelve oxen”
131	4:4	pmp9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	These are images of oxen made of bronze. Alternate translation: “twelve large figures of bulls” or “twelve bronze oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
132	4:4	xfd8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers set ‘The Sea’ on top of the oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
133	4:4	tk1h				0	This is the back quarter of the body of an animal with four feet.
134	4:5	eqv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	This is about 8 centimeters. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
135	4:5	pjf1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers forged the brim to look like the brim of a cup, to curve outward like a lily” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
136	4:5	pyq1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“3,000 baths.” A bath is a unit of volume equal to about 22 liters. Alternate translation: “66 kiloliters” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
137	4:6	krw8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made … they put” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
138	4:6	bwn1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people were to wash the items used in performing the burnt offering in them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
139	4:7	kzu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made … they placed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
140	4:7	hxw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “according to the instructions for their design” or “according to how Solomon instructed his workers to design them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
141	4:7	f4xa				0	“on the right side … on the left side” or “on the south side … on the north side”
142	4:8	zf4p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made … They made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
143	4:8	jd4q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“100 basins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
144	4:8	gg3f				0	shallow bowls used for washing
145	4:9	x7zs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made … they overlaid … They placed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
146	4:9	k869				0	“the large court”
147	4:10	rc79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he” refers to Solomon. The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “They placed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
148	4:10	kz4q				0	“next to the southeast corner of the temple”
149	4:11	q3j4				0	See how you translated this name in 2 Chronicles 2:13.
150	4:11	fj2i				0	bowls that held blood that was used in the house of God for sprinkling the altar
151	4:11	p9ze		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Huram represents all who worked on the temple. Alternate translation: “Huram and the other workers finished the work that they did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
152	4:12	kj9h				0	The upper part of a pillar is called a capital. See how you translated “capital” in 2 Chronicles 3:15. Alternate translation: “bowl-shaped tops” or “bowl-shaped upper parts”
153	4:12	st5c				0	This refers to the decorative carving or markings on the upper part of the pillars. Alternate translation: “carvings that resembled chains”
154	4:13	hup4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Huram represents all who worked on the temple. Alternate translation: “Huram and the other workers had made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
155	4:13	xt19		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“the 400 pomegranates.” Translate “pomegranates” as you did in 2 Chronicles 3:16. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
156	4:14	ze55		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Huram, who is also called Huram-Abi, represents all those who worked with him. Alternate translation: “They also made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
157	4:14	g3ye				0	“the bowls”
158	4:15	x7qe				0	This is a large decorative washing container. Translate “sea” as you did in 2 Chronicles 4:2 and “bulls” as you did in 2 Chronicles 4:3.
159	4:16	h3mz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Huram, who is also called Huram-Abi, represents all those who worked with him. Alternate translation: “Huram-Abi and his craftsmen made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
160	4:16	hd38				0	“other tools” or “other objects used for the altar”
161	4:16	lsj6				0	Bronze that the workmen polished so that it would reflect light.
162	4:17	qg5k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “The king commanded his workers to cast them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
163	4:17	et7r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
164	4:18	wi3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made” or “Solomon had his workers make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
165	4:18	j8nk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Possible meanings are (1) there was so much bronze no one tried to weigh it. Alternate translation: “no one even tried to weigh the bronze” or (2) this is a hyperbole that emphasizes the great amount of bronze. Alternate translation: “no one could even determine how much all the bronze weighed” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
166	4:19	if8a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s workers made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
167	4:19	ey5q				0	This refers to all of the bowls and tools that were used in the house of God.
168	4:19	qfi9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the tables on which the priests were to place the bread of the presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
169	4:19	zvq8				0	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 2:4.
170	4:21	bb6c				0	The “flowers” and “lamps” were part of the lampstands.
171	4:21	eg3c				0	This is a tool made from two sticks of wood or metal connected at one end and used for picking up objects.
172	4:22	e3lr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The workers also made the lamp trimmers … out of pure gold” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
173	4:22	e9lw				0	These would have been used to trim the wicks of the lamps.
174	4:22	r9an		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the workers made its inner doors … out of gold” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
175	5:intro	hb74				0	2 Chronicles 05 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Moving the contents of the tent Everything from the tent was moved into the new temple. This too was done in a special way. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
176	5:1	u3jv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When Solomon’s workers completed all of the work for the house of Yahweh, they brought” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
177	5:1	j4yx				0	storerooms, rooms where things are kept or stored
178	5:2	b6dz				0	“called together the leaders of Israel”
179	5:2	kxu7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “heads” is a metaphor for the most important part of something. Alternate translation: “all the leaders of the tribes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
180	5:3	cnf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This may refer either (1) to the people whom Solomon called to Jerusalem and who are listed in 5:2 or (2) generally to those who traveled to Jerusalem for the feast, not necessarily to every male person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
181	5:3	dpg6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the Festival of Shelters which is on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This is near the beginning of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
182	5:5	w2lc				0	This refers to all of the bowls and tools that were used in the house of God. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 4:19
183	5:6	c9b1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here “all” is a generalization meaning very many Israelites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
184	5:6	k1ea		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration that emphasizes the great number of animals that were sacrificed. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “sacrificing more sheep and oxen than anyone could count” or “sacrificing very many sheep and oxen” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
185	5:7	ryr2				0	“into the inner room of the house—that is, to the most holy place—under”
186	5:8	l1ta		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “poles by which the priests carried it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
187	5:9	e5zr				0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people could see their ends … people could not see them”
188	5:9	nm1q				0	This means the day on which the writer wrote.
189	5:11	di3c				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way of doing this, you could consider using it here.
190	5:12	he4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
191	5:12	gmt5				0	“sons and other relatives”
192	5:12	z7a5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
193	5:12	uu2u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and twenty priests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
194	5:13	hzq8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “making one sound as they praised and thanked Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
195	5:13	m6zc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “sang loudly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
196	5:13	h8ri		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “covenant loyalty” can be stated as “faithful.” Alternate translation: “for he is faithful forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
197	5:13	eju9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then a cloud filled the house of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
198	6:intro	j414				0	2 Chronicles 06 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Temple dedication Solomon dedicated the temple with a prayer asking God to honor the temple. It was common to dedicate something important to God when it was completed. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
199	6:1	q2mk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Solomon speaks to Yahweh as if he were speaking to someone else to show that he respects Yahweh. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, you have said that you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
200	6:1	tya2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the word “thick” shows that the darkness is extreme. Yahweh spoke of not allowing sinful people to see him as if he were to live in darkness. Alternate translation: “in great darkness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
201	6:2	c62a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon speaks of commanding the people to build the temple and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “I and your people have built you a lofty residence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
202	6:2	e37d				0	a magnificent house, appropriate for someone who is very important
203	6:3	ad3t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The phrase “all the assembly” is a generalization. It does not mean that every person of Israel was standing, but that all of the people who were gathered there were standing. Alternate translation: “while the people of Israel there were standing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
204	6:4	k7gr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Praise Yahweh, the God of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
205	6:4	t1d9				0	King Solomon actually was one of King David’s sons.
206	6:4	adc5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“has caused it to happen.” The word “it” refers to what God had promised. Alternate translation: “has ensured that he fulfilled his promises” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
207	6:4	kb7c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The hand is a metonym for power. Alternate translation: “by his own power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
208	6:5	l3iy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “my name” represents Yahweh’s reputation, and his name being there represents people recognizing his greatness and worshiping him there. Alternate translation: “for people to worship me there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
209	6:5	esz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Being “prince over people” represents ruling them. Alternate translation: “to rule my people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
210	6:6	azm8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “my name” represents Yahweh’s reputation, and his name being there represents people recognizing his greatness and worshiping him there. Alternate translation: “so that people might worship me there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
211	6:6	mnv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Being “over” people represents ruling them. Alternate translation: “to rule my people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
212	6:7	y8bq				0	King Solomon continues speaking to the people at the temple.
213	6:7	k1hc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David’s heart is spoken of as if it were a container, and what he desired is spoken of as if it were an item in the container. Alternate translation: “David my father desired” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
214	6:7	xz4b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh … for me” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh’s reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
215	6:8	q89x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David’s heart is spoken of as if it were a container, and what he desired is spoken of as if it were an item in the container. Alternate translation: “you desired … to desire to do that” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
216	6:8	rdt9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “for me” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “for my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
217	6:8	a4hn				0	“Because it was in your heart” or “Because you wanted”
218	6:9	d23q				0	“one who will be your own offspring” or “one whom you yourself will father”
219	6:10	vx39		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “has done exactly what he said he would do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
220	6:10	guj3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Height is a metaphor for power. Alternate translation: “I have gained the power that David my father had” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
221	6:10	k9b9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The throne is a metonym for the activity of the one who sits on the throne. Alternate translation: “I rule over Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
222	6:10	t3t5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “for the reputation of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
223	6:11	k9lc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The stone tablets on which Yahweh had written the terms of the covenant are spoken of as if they were the covenant itself. Alternate translation: “in which are the tablets on which Yahweh wrote the terms of the covenant that” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
224	6:12	t8dh				0	“in front of the people of Israel who had gathered there”
225	6:12	exs6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	“raised his hands.” This was to show that he was praying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
226	6:13	f18j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance		0	You may convert these to modern measures. Alternate translation: “two and one-third meters long, two and one-third meters wide, and one and one-half meters high” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
227	6:13	uqi6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Solomon lifted up his hands and held them high as he knelt on the platform to pray. Spreading out his hands toward the heavens was a way of showing that he was praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
228	6:14	d28g				0	This can be stated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: “on the earth. You keep your promise to love your servants” or “on the earth. You faithfully love your servants”
229	6:14	lv52		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The way a person lives is spoken of as if that person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “live wholeheartedly the way that you want them to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
230	6:15	pj8v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“you who have kept your promise to your servant David my father.” To keep a promise is an idiom that means to do what one has promised. Alternate translation: “you who have done what you promised your servant David my father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
231	6:15	m168				0	The phrase “with your mouth” may emphasize that God himself spoke. It was not someone else who made the promise. Alternate translation: “you yourself spoke”
232	6:15	t75q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The hand is a metonym for the power of the hand. Alternate translation: “and, by your power, have fulfilled what you said” or “and by your power have done what you said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
233	6:15	u84k				0	This refers to the day when Solomon was saying this prayer.
234	6:16	mqp3				0	King Solomon continues praying.
235	6:16	g8ui		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is a request. To carry out what one has said is an idiom meaning to do what one has said. Alternate translation: “please do what you have promised” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
236	6:16	wry3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	God speaking in terms of David having a man implies that the man would be a descendant of David. This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “you will always have a descendant” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
237	6:16	cz27		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The phrase “in my sight” here implies that God would choose the man and the man would want to obey God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
238	6:16	y443		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The throne is a metonym for the activity of the one who sits on the throne. Alternate translation: “to rule over Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
239	6:16	c2vt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The way a person behaves is spoken of as if that person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “to obey my law, as you have obeyed me” or “to be faithful to my law as you have been faithful to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
240	6:17	w2s2				0	“I want you to make come true the word that you have spoken to your servant David”
241	6:17	p4ke		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “confirm your word” or “make your word come true” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
242	6:17	vt96				0	“your promise”
243	6:18	vj82				0	King Solomon continues praying.
244	6:18	rnm5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Possible meanings of this question are (1) Solomon is asking a real question and expecting an answer or (2) the question is rhetorical and Solomon is emphasizing that God is too big and mighty to live on earth. Alternate translation: “But it surely cannot be that God will actually live on the earth!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
245	6:18	svl5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here Solomon speaks about God in the third person to show his great respect for God. It can be stated in the second person. Alternate translation: “But will you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
246	6:18	h52u				0	Here “Look” indicates that he is about to say something important.
247	6:18	j36j				0	“you, so this temple that I have built certainly cannot contain you”
248	6:18	q73z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon speaks of commanding the people to build the temple and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “this temple that your people have built under my leadership” or “this house that I and your people have built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
249	6:19	v3gp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “prayer” and “request” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he is sincere as he makes his request. Solomon refers to himself as “your servant” to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “respect me, your servant, as I make this request” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
250	6:19	lvk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “cry” and “prayer” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he is sincere as he asks Yahweh to help him. Solomon refers to himself as “your servant” to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “listen to me, your servant, as I call for you to help me” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
251	6:20	eck3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes being open is a metonym for watching, and here watching represents protecting. “Please watch over this temple” or “Please protect this temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
252	6:20	h167		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This is a merism. Alternate translation: “all the time” or “continually” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
253	6:20	e2zd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “where you promised to be” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “where you promised to make people know you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
254	6:20	it7w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Solomon refers to himself as “your servant” to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “the prayer that I, your servant, pray toward this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
255	6:21	beg5				0	King Solomon continues praying.
256	6:21	ae79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Solomon speaks of himself as “your servant” to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “So listen to my requests and the requests of your people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
257	6:21	xyl6				0	“when you hear our prayers, please forgive our sins”
258	6:22	ai46				0	King Solomon continues praying.
259	6:22	t3rj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone requires him to swear an oath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
260	6:22	f6z4				0	This refers to the temple.
261	6:23	fp8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	To bring someone’s conduct on him represents punishing him for his bad conduct. Alternate translation: “punishing him as he deserves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
262	6:23	yss5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the “head” refers to the whole person. Alternate translation: “on him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
263	6:23	ci2t				0	“give him what he deserves because he is innocent”
264	6:24	jp9m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When an enemy defeats your people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
265	6:24	mve8				0	“because your people Israel have sinned against you”
266	6:24	b8g1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn back to you” represents submitting again to God. Alternate translation: “if they submit to you again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
267	6:24	lg98				0	Possible meanings are (1) “confess that they have sinned against you” or (2) “praise you” or (3) “say that they will obey you from now on.”
268	6:24	tl3k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “forgiveness” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “ask you to forgive them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
269	6:25	ejw4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “listen” is an idiom for responding to prayer. Alternate translation: “please honor their prayer” or “please answer their prayer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
270	6:25	h3hp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies that when their enemies defeated them, God’s people will have gone to live in other lands. Alternate translation: “bring them back to their own land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
271	6:26	px2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The sky is spoken of as if it were a building in which God stores the rain, and when God does not want it to rain he closes the door to the building. Alternate translation: “When you do not allow rain to fall from the skies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
272	6:26	lgb3				0	Possible meanings are (1) “confess that they have sinned against you” or (2) “praise you” or (3) “say that they will obey you from now on.”
273	6:26	ev9b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn from” is a metaphor for stopping doing it. Alternate translation: “stop committing their sins” or “stop acting sinfully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
274	6:27	x623		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The way a person lives is spoken of as if that person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “the good way that they should live” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
275	6:27	g7yz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The land is spoken of as if it were an inheritance because God wanted them to possess it forever. Alternate translation: “your land, which you have given to your people to own forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
276	6:28	tgk9				0	These are agricultural terms that refer to the death of crops from either too little or too much rain, respectively.
277	6:28	shc7				0	A “locust” is a type of grasshopper that causes destruction by eating crops. The word “caterpillar” refers to an early growth stage of the locust.
278	6:29	uz7h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “prayers” and “requests” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that the person is sincere as he makes his requests. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
279	6:29	y464		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “plague” is a metaphor for sin, and sin and sorrow are spoken of as being in people’s hearts. Alternate translation: “knowing the sin and sorrow in his own heart” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
280	6:29	jnf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This was a way of showing that they were praying to the God of the temple. See how you translated “spread out his hands” in 2 Chronicles 6:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
281	6:30	w3rr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “his ways” represents the person’s behavior. Alternate translation: “for what he has done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
282	6:31	by8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “walk in your ways” represents living and behaving the way God wants. Alternate translation: “so that they may live as you want them to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
283	6:32	j13r				0	King Solomon continues praying.
284	6:32	piy4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that the foreigners come because they hear about God’s greatness. Alternate translation: “who hears about your great name, your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm—if he comes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
285	6:32	pgy9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here God’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “your great reputation” or “your greatness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
286	6:32	ae93		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and refer to God’s power. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
287	6:32	e12s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Praying toward Yahweh’s temple shows that one is praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
288	6:33	gf6h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here God’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “may know your reputation” or “may know your greatness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
289	6:33	l76n				0	“as your own people Israel know your name and fear you”
290	6:33	t2by		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	The phrase “is called by your name” shows that God possesses and owns the house. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you own this house that I have built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
291	6:33	d3nn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon speaks of commanding the people to build the temple and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built it. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 6:18. Alternate translation: “this house that your people have built under my leadership” or “this house that I and your people have built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
292	6:34	w95l				0	King Solomon continues praying.
293	6:34	w49h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
294	6:34	c3iw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Praying toward Jerusalem and the temple shows that they are praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
295	6:34	p8bb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon speaks of commanding the people to build the temple and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “this house that your people have built under my leadership” or “this house that I and your people have built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
296	6:34	rfp6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “for you” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “for your reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
297	6:35	b6mm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The abstract nouns “prayer” and “request” can be stated as verbs. Alternate translation: “to what they request when they pray to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
298	6:35	y3ze				0	This refers to helping them fight against their enemies.
299	6:36	ck1s				0	King Solomon continues praying.
300	6:36	uv9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
301	6:36	e985		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “hand them over to the enemy” represents allowing the enemy to capture them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
302	6:36	f2vd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “carries them away” represents forcing them to leave their own country. Alternate translation: “so that the enemy forces them to leave” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
303	6:37	r66r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
304	6:37	u1sh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “where their enemies have taken them as exiles” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
305	6:37	bik7				0	“beg you to be merciful to them”
306	6:37	m1am		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two sentences mean the same thing. Together they emphasize how bad the people’s actions were. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
307	6:37	n6sk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words mean basically the same thing and emphasize how badly the people sinned. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
308	6:38	qm3l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
309	6:38	etp7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “return to you” represents submitting to Yahweh again. Alternate translation: “they submit to you again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
310	6:38	n2d2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idioms “with all their heart” means “completely” and “with all their soul” means “with all their being.” These two phrases have similar meanings. Alternate translation: “completely” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
311	6:38	s114				0	“where their enemies took them as captives”
312	6:38	z79f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This refers to Israel. Praying toward Israel would show that they were praying to Yahweh, the God of Israel. Alternate translation: “that they pray facing their land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
313	6:38	u463				0	This refers to Jerusalem.
314	6:38	a8hp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon speaks of commanding the people to build the temple and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “the house that your people have built under my leadership” or “the house that I and your people have built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
315	6:38	x5ql		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “for you” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “for your reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
316	6:39	vtx2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “prayer” and “requests” mean basically the same thing and emphasize that the people are sincere as they make their requests. Alternate translation: “their requests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
317	6:40	sv75				0	Here the word “now” is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
318	6:40	u6kz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The eyes being open is a metonym for seeing. Here it represents looking attentively. Alternate translation: “please pay attention to us” or “please look at us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
319	6:40	r6fz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The ears being attentive is a metonym for listening attentively. Alternate translation: “please listen to the prayer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
320	6:40	a4re		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “to the prayer that we make in this place” or “to us as we pray to you in this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
321	6:41	w18l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This pictures God as if he were sitting on his throne, and asks that he will get up from his throne and come to this place. Alternate translation: “arise, Yahweh God, and come to your resting place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
322	6:41	wy6c				0	“the ark, which is a symbol of your power”
323	6:41	w8wp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The abstract noun “salvation” can be translated with the verb “to save.” Possible meanings are (1) being clothed with salvation is a metaphor for experiencing salvation. Alternate translation: “Let your priests … know that you have saved them” or (2) being clothed with salvation is a metaphor for demonstrating salvation. Alternate translation: “Let your priests … demonstrate how you save people” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
324	6:42	gdj1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Turning the face of someone away represents rejecting him. Alternate translation: “do not reject your anointed one” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
325	6:42	y5ew		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“your anointed one.” Being anointed is a metonym for being chosen by God. King Solomon may have been speaking specifically about himself. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the one you anointed” or “me, the one you chose to be king” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
326	6:42	fdg8				0	The phrase “your acts” can be expressed with the phrase “what you have done.” Alternate translation: “Remember what you have done for David, your servant, because of your covenant loyalty”
327	6:42	kr6g				0	“Remember”
328	7:intro	uu1a				0	2 Chronicles 07 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Solomon’s dream God appeared again to Solomon in a dream and said the temple was acceptable and he honored it with his presence. He would remain as long as Israel obeyed him. If they worshiped other gods and idols he would let their enemies destroy the temple. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
329	7:1	ffl2				0	“Yahweh’s house” or “the temple”
330	7:3	xie8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a position of humility and worship. Alternate translation: “they lay down on the ground with their faces touching the stone pavement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
331	7:3	ti2r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “covenant loyalty” can be expressed with the adjective “loyal” and the verb “promise.” Alternate translation: “God will always be loyal to us because of his covenant” or “God will always faithfully do for us what he promised” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
332	7:4	b3k1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This generalization refers either (1) to the people whom Solomon called to Jerusalem and who are listed in 2 Chronicles 5:2, or (2) to those who traveled to Jerusalem for the feast, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
333	7:5	sd7i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“22,000 oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
334	7:5	lkm9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and twenty thousand sheep and goats” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
335	7:6	f3sl				0	“each standing in their appointed place”
336	7:6	k3sl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	The word “stood” is understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: the Levites also stood with instruments of music of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
337	7:6	j2mb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithfully” or “faithful.” See how you translated “covenant faithfulness” in 2 Chronicles 7:3. Alternate translation: “God will always be faithful to his covenant with us” or “God will always faithfully love us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
338	7:6	q9x6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This generalization refers to those who were at the feast in Jerusalem, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
339	7:7	q42r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author speaks of Solomon commanding someone to make the bronze altar and telling him how to do it as if Solomon himself had made it. Alternate translation: “the bronze altar that he had commanded someone to make” or “the bronze altar that he had caused to be made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
340	7:7	i9gh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This was because there were so many offerings. Alternate translation: “was not able to hold the large amount of burnt offerings, grain offerings, and fat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
341	7:8	n1si		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This generalization refers to those who were at the feast in Jerusalem, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
342	7:8	dw24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Lebo Hamath was north of Israel, and the brook of Egypt was south of Israel. These are used together to emphasize that people from every part of Israel were at the festival. Alternate translation: “from Lebo Hamath in the north to the brook of Egypt in the south” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-merism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
343	7:9	qxh6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	The word “eighth” is the ordinal form of “8.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
344	7:9	umm9				0	This was a special religious gathering.
345	7:9	y5w5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “kept the dedication” is an idiom meaning “celebrated the dedication.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
346	7:10	zy7e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-third day is near the middle of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
347	7:10	m2nd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “glad” and “joyful” mean basically the same thing. Together they emphasize the intensity of joy. Alternate translation: “with very glad hearts” or “and they were very joyful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
348	7:10	ds1m				0	“because Yahweh had shown wonderful goodness” or “because Yahweh had been so good”
349	7:10	um7y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	“Israel, God’s people.” The phrase “his people” emphasizes God’s faithfulness to Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
350	7:11	zu9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “the workers whom Solomon commanded finished the house of Yahweh and Solomon’s own house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
351	7:11	d5tn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The heart is spoken of as if it were a container, and desires are spoken of as if they came into the heart. Alternate translation: “Everything that Solomon desired to make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
352	7:11	w7x6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “he successfully finished” or “he caused to be done successfully (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
353	7:12	gx18				0	“at night” or “one night”
354	7:12	l54m				0	“the house where people will offer sacrifices to me”
355	7:13	hkn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “heavens” refers to the sky, and is spoken of as if it were a building in which God stores the rain. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 6:26. Alternate translation: “Suppose that I do not allow the rain to fall from the skies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
356	7:13	w4j7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “land” represents the plants and crops on the land. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
357	7:13	tes9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “send disease” represents causing diseases. Alternate translation: “if I cause my people to have diseases” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
358	7:14	pn2i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here being called by God’s name is an idiom meaning belonging to God. Alternate translation: “who belong to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
359	7:14	td32		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here God’s face represents his acceptance of them. Possible meanings are “seek my face” represents (1) urgently asking him for forgiveness. Alternate translation: “beg me to forgive them” or (2) strongly wanting to please him. Alternate translation: “choose to please me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
360	7:14	gf7j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn from” is a metaphor meaning to stop doing something, and “ways” represent behavior. Alternate translation: “stop their wicked behavior” or “stop doing wicked things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
361	7:14	l61k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Here land that does not produce much is spoken of as though it were sick. Alternate translation: “make their land good again” or “make their land produce good crops” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
362	7:15	hg3e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The eyes being open is a metonym for seeing. Here it represents looking attentively. Alternate translation: “I will pay attention to you” or “I will watch you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
363	7:15	u7pi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The ears being attentive is a metonym for listening attentively. Alternate translation: “I will listen to the prayers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
364	7:15	x4yj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “to the prayers that you make in this place” or “to you as you pray to me in this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
365	7:16	q51b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) God’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “that I may be there forever” or (2) God’s name represents Yahweh’s reputation, and his name being there represents people worshiping him there. Alternate translation: “for people to worship me there forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
366	7:16	ni43		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “My eyes” represents God’s careful attention, and “my heart” represents his love. These being at his temple implies that he will protect his temple. Alternate translation: “I will watch and protect it forever” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
367	7:17	whk5				0	Here “you” refers to King Solomon.
368	7:17	bqf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here walking is a metaphor for living. Walking before God represents living in obedience to him. Alternate translation: “If you obey me as David your father did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
369	7:17	e4zs				0	Solomon was one of David’s sons.
370	7:17	xwu5				0	“obeying my statutes and my decrees”
371	7:18	w8ci		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the throne represents ruling. Establishing the throne of Solomon’s kingdom represents causing Solomon to have descendants who will rule over Israel. Alternate translation: “I will make descendants of yours rule over your kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
372	7:18	bvj8				0	This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “One of your descendants will always be ruler in Israel” or “Descendants of yours will always rule in Israel”
373	7:19	yuu1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn away” from God is a metaphor meaning to stop worshiping him. Alternate translation: “But if you stop worshiping me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
374	7:19	rw4f				0	Possible meanings are that the word “you” refers (1) to all the people of Israel, or (2) to Solomon and his descendants.
375	7:19	s9wz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	Here the words “commandments” and “statutes” mean basically the same thing and emphasize all that Yahweh has commanded. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
376	7:20	z12c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “them” refers to the people of Israel. God speaks of making his people leave his land as if they were plants that he would pull up by their roots out of the soil. Alternate translation: “I will make them leave the land I have given them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
377	7:20	l3hd				0	This refers to the temple.
378	7:20	dh8i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh’s name represents himself. Alternate translation: “that I have set apart for myself” or (2) Yahweh’s name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: “that I have set apart for my reputation” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
379	7:20	wl1d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	God speaks of rejecting his temple as if he were to throw it far away from himself. Alternate translation: “I will reject it” or “I will ignore it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
380	7:20	fx4h				0	“I will cause all the peoples to make proverbs and jokes about it” or “because of what I do to it, all the nations will mock and ridicule it”
381	7:21	d147				0	“will be amazed”
382	7:21	r534		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is how they would show that they are shocked by what happened to the temple (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
383	7:22	uvi7				0	“they were unfaithful to Yahweh” or “they did not obey Yahweh”
384	7:22	vzk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	This phrase tells why they should have worshiped God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
385	7:22	j4e4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “laid hold of” represents choosing to be loyal to them. Alternate translation: “they chose to be loyal to other gods” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
386	7:22	t5tf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases mean the same thing. The phrase “bowed down to them” describes the posture that people used in worship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
387	8:intro	a5ai				0	2 Chronicles 08 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Solomon’s victories Solomon achieved many victory when he was king. This chapter records many of these victories. Israel is at its height of power when Solomon was king.
388	8:1	e9fh				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way of doing this, you could consider using it here.
389	8:1	abj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“after 20 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
390	8:1	v6bz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes of Solomon commanding the people to build the temple and palace and telling them how to do it as if he himself had built them. Alternate translation: “Solomon caused the house of Yahweh and his own house to be built” or “Solomon directed the building of the temple and his house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
391	8:2	b165		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Hiram was the king of Tyre. See how you translated his name in 2 Chronicles 2:11. Alternate translation: “Hiram, the king of Tyre” or “King Hiram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
392	8:2	r2hc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author speaks of Solomon commanding the people to rebuild the towns as if he himself had rebuilt them. Alternate translation: “Solomon caused the towns that Hiram had given to him to be rebuilt” or “Solomon commanded and the people rebuilt the towns that Hiram had given to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
393	8:3	xip9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Solomon represents his whole fighting army. Alternate translation: “Solomon’s army attacked the town of Hamathzolbah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
394	8:4	yu2f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Tadmor was a city north of Israel, in modern-day Syria. The author writes of Solomon commanding the people to build Tadmor as if Solomon himself built it. Alternate translation: “Solomon caused the town of Tadmor in the wilderness to be rebuilt” or “Solomon commanded, and the people built the town of Tadmor in the wilderness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
395	8:4	xak5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Tadmor was a city north of Israel, in modern-day Syria. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
396	8:4	zgd9				0	“storage cities” or “supply cities.” These are cities where the government stored food or supplies.
397	8:5	my1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These were two cities in Judah. The upper city was on top of a hill and the lower city was in a valley. Alternate translation: “Higher Beth Horon and Lower Beth Horon” or “Beth Horon of the Hill and Beth Horon of the Valley” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
398	8:6	gm4v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a city in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
399	8:6	spm4				0	“all the lands that he ruled”
400	8:8	mtj2				0	“after those people died, their descendants who remained in the land”
401	8:8	fyz9				0	“slaves”
402	8:8	h1zf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	This phrase adds information about the descendants of those that Solomon had made into forced laborers. Alternate translation: “and their descendants are still forced laborers even now” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
403	8:8	k72k				0	This refers to the time when the book of 2 Chronicles was written. See how you translated it in 2 Chronicles 5:9.
404	8:9	wh3p				0	“Solomon did not make any of the people of Israel become slaves”
405	8:11	sxj8				0	“his wife, the daughter of Paharaoh”
406	8:11	x7lb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers build a house for his wife as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “the house that he had his workers build for her” or “to the house he had commanded his workers to build for her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
407	8:11	jua1				0	David was Solomon’s father and had been king before Solomon.
408	8:11	j1um		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It can be stated that the ark had been brought into King David’s house. Alternate translation: “because the ark of Yahweh was brought into that house, and wherever the ark of Yahweh has come is holy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
409	8:12	vuz1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers build the altar as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “on Yahweh’s altar that Solomon had his workers build” or “the Yahweh’s altar that he had commanded his workers to build” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
410	8:12	xh7w				0	“Yahweh’s altar” or “the altar of Yahweh”
411	8:12	j42q				0	“the temple porch” or “the entrance to the temple.” This was a covered porch supported by columns, attached to the front of the temple.
412	8:13	s9nl				0	“as was required each day”
413	8:13	z38l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “following the directions” represents obeying them. Alternate translation: “obeying the directions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
414	8:13	if47				0	“what Moses had commanded them”
415	8:13	hdd7				0	“the three festivals that they were to celebrate every year”
416	8:13	v4qj				0	“the Festival of Tents.” This is a festival to celebrate God’s provision for his people. When the people of Israel wandered in the desert, they lived in temporary shelters. Each year when they harvested their crops, they stayed in temporary shelters in their gardens. In both situations, God provided for them.
417	8:14	fwp6				0	“According to the decrees of his father David” or “As his father David had decreed”
418	8:14	gyk4				0	“He also appointed groups of gatekeepers to each gate”
419	8:14	qpu7				0	These were Levites who guarded the gates and only let inside those who had permission to go inside.
420	8:15	sa36		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “deviate from the commands” represents to do something different from what was commanded. It can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “These people carefully obeyed the commands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
421	8:16	a7y1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They completed all the work that Solomon had ordered” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
422	8:16	hc25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “from the day they laid the foundation of the house of Yahweh” or “from the day they built the foundation of the house of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
423	8:16	f4hs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “until they finished building the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
424	8:16	h81k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The house of Yahweh was complete” or “They completed building the house of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
425	8:17	i7h5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are towns along the Sea of Reeds. They had ports where people who had ships could stop. Alternate translation: “the towns of Ezion Geber and Elath, on the coast of the Sea of Reeds” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
426	8:18	y96s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. Its location is not known. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
427	8:18	lq1h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“four hundred and fifty talents of gold.” You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “about sixteen thousand kilograms of gold” or “about fifteen metric tons of gold” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
428	9:intro	yt1q				0	2 Chronicles 09 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Solomon ends. Special concepts in this chapter Solomon’s fame Solomon was famous outside of Israel because of his wisdom and tremendous wealth. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]])
429	9:1	vdf5				0	“a very large group of servants” or “a very long line of servants”
430	9:1	z364		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “everything she wanted to know” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
431	9:2	jyn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives		0	This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “he answered every question” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
432	9:3	cq4h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “saw Solomon’s wisdom” represents realizing that Solomon was very wise. Alternate translation: “When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace that he had built” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
433	9:3	yc1c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers build his palace as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “the palace that Solomon had his workers build” or “the palace that he had commanded his workers to build” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
434	9:4	ip9a				0	Possible meanings are (1) where his servants lived or (2) how his servants sat around the table.
435	9:4	ahf3				0	“his wine servers.” These were servants who tasted the king’s wine to make sure that there was no poison in it. If it was safe to drink the wine, they would give it to the king.
436	9:4	q52q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “she was completely amazed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
437	9:5	b6j2				0	“I heard while I was in my own land”
438	9:5	f717		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys		0	Here the word “wisdom” can describe the word “words.” Alternate translation: “your wise words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
439	9:6	wg5h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The phrase “my eyes” emphasizes that she herself saw it. Alternate translation: “now I have seen it for myself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
440	9:6	e2b9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated it active form. Alternate translation: “They did not tell me about even half of your wisdom and wealth” or “You are much more wise and wealthy than what they told me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
441	9:7	m8r4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations		0	This is an exclamation that shows her amazement. Alternate translation: “Your people are greatly blessed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
442	9:7	ka26		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations		0	This is an exclamation that shows her amazement. Alternate translation: “your servants who constantly stand before you are greatly blessed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
443	9:7	s1ra		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Hear “wisdom” represents the wise things that he says. Alternate translation: “they hear the wise things that you say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
444	9:8	dtb1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	These phrases tell why people should praise Yahweh. Alternate translation: “because he has taken pleasure in you and placed you on his throne” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
445	9:8	qdj4				0	“who is pleased with you”
446	9:8	r6ma		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The idea of being on Yahweh’s throne represents having the authority to rule as Yahweh does. Being king “for Yahweh” means to represent Yahweh as king. Alternate translation: “who gave you authority to rule as he does, to represent Yahweh your God as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
447	9:8	szp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are (1) “establish” represents helping them in general. Alternate translation: “in order to help them forever” or (2) “establish” represents making them strong as a nation. Alternate translation: “in order to make them a nation forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
448	9:8	h1p5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract nouns “justice” and “righteousness” can be expressed with the words “fairly” and “righteously.” Alternate translation: “for you to rule fairly and righteously” or “for you to do what is just and right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
449	9:9	ur2t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and twenty talents.” A talent is a unit of weight equal to about 33 kilograms. You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “about four thousand kilograms of gold” or “about four metric tons of gold” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
450	9:9	de8v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	The verb “was ever given” can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “No one ever gave more spices than the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
451	9:10	ylb5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Hiram was the king of Tyre. See how you translated his name in 2 Chronicles 2:11. Alternate translation: “Hiram, the king of Tyre” or “King Hiram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
452	9:10	w6ht		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. Its location is not known. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 8:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
453	9:10	nmk6				0	Algum is a kind of tree that grows in Lebanon. King Hiram sent this kind of wood to Solomon. See how you translated it in 2 Chronicles 2:8.
454	9:11	qy68		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author speaks of the king having his workers make these things as if he himself had made them. Alternate translation: “the king had his workers make the steps … as well as harps and lyres” or “the king’s workers made steps … well as harps and lyres” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
455	9:11	ej8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one had seen wood like this before in the land of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
456	9:13	ps2f				0	Possible meanings are (1) this refers to each year or (2) this refers to a particular year.
457	9:13	mi29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	A talent is a unit of weight equal to about 33 kilograms. You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “about twenty-two thousand kilograms of gold” or “about twenty-two metric tons of gold” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
458	9:15	r2xr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers make the shields as if he himself had made them. Alternate translation: “King Solomon had his workers make” or “King Solomon’s workers made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
459	9:15	llx6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“200 large shields” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
460	9:15	z24b				0	“gold that people had beaten into thin sheets”
461	9:15	f7gd				0	Here the phrase “went into” represents being made with. Possible meanings are (1) the shields were covered with sheets of gold. Alternate translation: “They covered each shield with six hundred shekels of gold” or (2) the shields were made of gold. Alternate translation: “They made each shield out of six hundred shekels of gold”
462	9:15	v611		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “Six and one half kilograms of gold” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
463	9:15	dws6				0	The word “shekels” does not appear here in the Hebrew text. Some modern versions assume instead the unit called bekah, which was equivalent to only a half shekel. Any version making this assumption would signal a metric equivalent of about three kilograms.
464	9:16	i3gs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers make the shields as if he himself had made them. Alternate translation: “King Solomon had his workers also make” or “His workers also made”(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
465	9:16	zsv3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“300 shields” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
466	9:16	ke2c				0	Here the phrase “went into” represents being made with. Possible meanings are (1) the shields were covered with sheets of gold. Alternate translation: “They covered each shield with three minas of gold” or (2) the shields were made of gold. Alternate translation: “They made each shield out of three minas of gold”
467	9:16	m5ie		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	A mina is about 600 grams. You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “One and three-quarters kilograms of gold” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
468	9:16	xhy9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author writes about Solomon having his workers put the shields in the palace as if he himself had put them there. Alternate translation: “King Solomon had his workers put them” or “King Solomon’s workers put them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
469	9:16	d7ui		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Solomon’s palace was built of trees from Lebanon. Possible meanings are (1) this was the name of a large room in the palace. Alternate translation: “the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon” or (2) this was the name of his whole palace. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
470	9:17	b488		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The author speaks of commanding his workers to build the throne as if he himself had built it. Alternate translation: “the king had his workers make a great throne” or “the king’s workers made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
471	9:17	j15s				0	“a great throne decorated with ivory”
472	9:17	lgr9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	Ivory is the hard, white substance from the tusks or teeth of large animals, such as the elephant, walrus, or hippopotamus. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
473	9:18	v6bc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	These were statues. Alternate translation: “two statues of lions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
474	9:20	h9zg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Solomon’s palace was built of trees from Lebanon. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 9:16. Possible meanings are (1) this was the name of a large room in the palace. Alternate translation: “the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon” or (2) this was the name of his whole palace. Alternate translation: “the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
475	9:20	i115		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	Silver was so common in Solomon’s days that if a king wanted to show his wealth, he would not do it by making things out of silver. Instead he would use gold, which was less common and more valuable. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people did not value silver so much” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
476	9:20	d78i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here “Solomon’s days” refers to the time when Solomon ruled. Alternate translation: “when Solomon ruled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
477	9:21	y4vx				0	“a group of ships that travel on the ocean”
478	9:21	cbw6				0	“along with Hiram’s fleet of ships”
479	9:21	rah3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	It is not certain whether the word translated as “apes” here refers to apes, baboons, or monkeys. It is not certain whether the word translated as “baboons” here refers to baboons or peacocks. This can be translated more generally as “animals from far away” or “animals from Africa.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
480	9:23	mq7h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The word “all” here is a generalization. Alternate translation: “Kings from around the world” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
481	9:23	phf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The presence of a person is a metonym for being able to speak and listen to the person. Alternate translation: “wanted to visit Solomon” or “came to visit Solomon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
482	9:23	ujf3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The heart is a metonym for what a person thinks, and here it is spoken of as if it were a container. The abstract noun “wisdom” is a metonym for the wise things a person thinks or says. Alternate translation: “to hear how wise God had enabled him to be” or “to hear him speak the wise words that God had enabled him to speak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
483	9:23	l6ce		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	God putting wisdom in Solomon’s heart represents God making Solomon wise. Alternate translation: “which God had given him” or “because God had made him wise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
484	9:24	mvr7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “every year” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
485	9:25	k9au		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“4,000 stalls … 12,000 horsemen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
486	9:25	x2et				0	This is a small enclosure where horses are kept.
487	9:27	h18u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration to emphasize that there was such a great amount of silver. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
488	9:28	s2el				0	The word “they” may refer to Solomon’s merchants. However this sentence is not about what the merchants did, but about where Solomon’s horses came from. Alternate translation: “Horses were brought to Solomon from Egypt and from all the lands” or “Solomon’s horses were from Egypt and all the lands”
489	9:28	tj72		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The word “all” is a generalization. Alternate translation: “from many other places” or “from many other countries” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
490	9:29	m8in		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	The phrase “first and last” represents the whole time of Solomon’s reign. Alternate translation: “from the beginning to the end of his reign” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
491	9:29	qgp3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The author uses the question to remind the readers that other people had written about Solomon. It can be expressed in active form Alternate translation: “they are written … (which also had information about Jeroboam son of Nebat.)” or “people have written about them … (which also had information about Jeroboam son of Nebat).” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
492	9:29	hsm8				0	These are the names of some writings that existed when 2 Chronicles was written, but they do not exist now.
493	9:29	a674				0	This is a prophet from Shiloh who predicted that the nation of Israel would be divided into two kingdoms.
494	9:29	ae38		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group from the town of Shiloh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
495	9:31	bi64		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This was a polite way to tell about him dying. Alternate translation: “He died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
496	10:intro	abca				0	2 Chronicles 10 General Notes Structure and formatting This begins a section on King Rehoboam. (2 Chronicles 10-12) Special concepts in this chapter Rehoboam’s taxes The people asked Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, to reduce the heavy taxes and the forced labor Solomon had demanded but Rehoboam refused. He lacked the wisdom to follow the advice of the men who had been councilors of his father Solomon. So the ten northern tribes broke off and made Jeroboam their king. They were called “Israel” and Rehoboam’s kingdom was called Judah. This will cause confusion between the northern kingdom of Israel and the whole nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor The people use the metaphor of a yoke to complain about the high taxes and forced labor Solomon demanded from the people. They said, “Your father made our yoke difficult.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
497	10:1	e14t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Israel” is a metonym for the men of Israel. The word “all” is a generalization. Alternate translation: “the men of Israel were coming” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
498	10:2	ihc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. See how you translated these names in 2 Chronicles 9:29. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
499	10:3	muy4				0	“the men of Israel sent for Jeroboam”
500	10:3	q2a7				0	“Jeroboam and all Israel came to Rehoboam”
501	10:3	d63f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Israel” is a metonym for the men of Israel. The word “all” is a generalization. Alternate translation: “the men of Israel came” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
502	10:4	brc1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A difficult yoke is a metaphor for very difficult labor and cruel treatment. Alternate translation: “treated us cruelly” or “forced us to work very hard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
503	10:4	kc8f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases mean the same thing. The yoke metaphor emphasizes the fact that Solomon had treated them harshly. Alternate translation: “make the hard work that your father gave us easier, and do not treat us as harshly as he did” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
504	10:5	g4lr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“after 3 days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
505	10:6	g93s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “stand before” is an idiom for serving the king in his presence. Alternate translation: “the old men who counseled Solomon” or “the old men who attended to Solomon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
506	10:6	kax5				0	“to answer these people” or “to reply to these people”
507	10:8	i4cg				0	“Rehoboam did not follow the advice”
508	10:8	t65a				0	“who were his long-time friends, and who advised him”
509	10:9	fgi7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	To “lighten the yoke” is a metaphor that represents easing the burden. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 10:4. Alternate translation: “Do not treat us as cruelly as your father did” or “Do not force us to work as hard as your father did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
510	10:10	e864		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A heavy yoke is a metaphor for very difficult labor and cruel treatment. This metaphor is continued in this verses. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 10:4. Alternate translation: “treated them cruelly” or “forced them to work very hard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
511	10:10	g33p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This metaphor means that Rehoboam is more cruel and intimidating than his father. Alternate translation: “I rule much more harshly than my father ever did” or “I am much harsher than my father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
512	10:11	rf83		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A heavy yoke is a metaphor for very difficult labor and cruel treatment. This metaphor is continued in this verses. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 10:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
513	10:11	kml8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	“I will make your yoke heavier.” A yoke is a metaphor for labor. Alternate translation: “I will force you to work harder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
514	10:11	m9mf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are that (1) “scorpions” is a metaphor for any kind of painful punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish you much more harshly” or (2) “scorpions” is a metaphor for whips with sharp metal barbs at the end. Alternate translation: “I will punish you with whips that have sharp pieces of metal at the ends” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
515	10:12	i85z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“after three days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
516	10:14	amx4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A heavy yoke is a metaphor for very difficult labor and cruel treatment. Alternate translation: “treated you cruelly, but I will be more cruel” or “forced you to work very hard, but I will make you work harder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
517	10:14	c4q1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are that (1) “scorpions” is a metaphor for any kind of painful punishment. Alternate translation: “I will punish you much more harshly” or (2) “scorpions” is a metaphor for whips with sharp metal barbs at the end. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 10:11. Alternate translation: “I will punish you with whips that have sharp pieces of metal at the ends” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
518	10:15	h2dv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “listen to the people” represents not care about what they said or about actually doing what they asked. Alternate translation: “So the king did not do what the people had asked him to do” or “So the king ignored the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
519	10:15	a44u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom and can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God caused things to happen like this” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
520	10:15	w5m2				0	“that Yahweh might do according to the message that he told Ahijah the Shilonite to tell Jeroboam son of Nebat” or “that Yahweh might do what he had said he would do when he told Ahijah the Shilonite to give a message to Jeroboam son of Nebat”
521	10:15	q9vz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “carry out his word” means to do what he had said he would do. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
522	10:15	pap1				0	This refers to the message that God gave Ahijah to tell Jeroboam.
523	10:15	qrk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these names in 2 Chronicles 9:29. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
524	10:16	hu75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Israel” is a metonym for the men of Israel. The word “all” is a generalization. Alternate translation: “the men of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
525	10:16	vy1b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “listen to the people” represents not caring about what they said or about actually doing what they asked. Alternate translation: “the king did not do what they had asked him to do” or “the king ignored them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
526	10:16	gk4q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The people use this question and statement to imply that since they do not belong to David’s family, they are not obligated to support David’s grandson, King Rehoboam. Alternate translation: “We have no share in David. We will not have anything to do with the descendants of the son of Jesse” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
527	10:16	fa7u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Having a share in someone represents being his descendants and receiving the good things that descendants receive. Alternate translation: “We do not belong to the family of David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
528	10:16	h3d6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Son of Jesse” here is a metonym for David, a son of Jesse. Having an inheritance in someone represents being his descendants and receiving the good things that descendants receive. Alternate translation: “We will not receive any inheritance from the son of Jesse” or “We will have nothing to do with the his descendants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
529	10:16	fx8i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Tent” here is a metonym representing people’s homes. Alternate translation: “Go to your homes, people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
530	10:16	xs8g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “see to” is an idiom meaning to take care of something, and “house” is a metonym for David’s lineage of power and prestige. Alternate translation: “Now take care of your own kingdom, descendant of David” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
531	10:18	bi1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Adoniram is the name of a man. In the Hebrew text of this sentence, his name was written as Adoram. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
532	10:18	sg73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Being over people represents having authority to tell them what to do. Alternate translation: “who was in charge of the forced laborers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
533	10:18	lr8h				0	“killed Adoniram by stoning him”
534	10:19	hz9k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the house of David” represents the kings who were descendants of David. Alternate translation: “against the kings descended from David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
535	10:19	bk6f				0	This refers to the general time when the author wrote this book. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 5:9. Alternate translation: “even now”
536	11:intro	abcb				0	2 Chronicles 11 General Notes Structure and formatting The section on King Rehoboam continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Strengthening their defenses Rehoboam strengthened the defenses of Judah. Without the help of the northern tribes, the kingdom of Judah did not really have much power to defend itself from outside attacks. Therefore, Rehoboam felt it necessary to strengthen Judah’s military defenses. Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter Israel When the author speaks about Israel, he is now referring almost exclusively to the northern kingdom of Israel and not the united nation of Israel.
537	11:1	eq9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” is a metonym that represents a tribe or descendants and refers specifically to the soldiers from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “all the soldiers from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
538	11:1	b7w5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
539	11:1	w8fs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“choice men who were soldiers.” The phrase “chosen men” is an idiom that refers to elite soldiers who were skilled in battle. Alternate translation: “of the best soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
540	11:2	i9jx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message … and he said” or “Yahweh spoke these words … and he said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
541	11:2	z5q8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
542	11:2	vj8y				0	The expression “man of God” is a respectful way of referring to a prophet of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the man who belongs to God” or “the prophet of God”
543	11:3	x22i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “Israel” refers to the Israelite people who live in the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “all of the Israelites in the tribes of Judah and Benjamin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
544	11:4	du3n				0	This is a reference to the ten northern tribes. By calling them “brothers,” Yahweh emphasizes the family relationship between all of the tribes.
545	11:5	i3ay		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people helped Rehoboam build these cities. Alternate translation: “Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and had his workers build cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
546	11:6	ha8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
547	11:10	ad3u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
548	11:11	x59w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here the word “fortresses” refers to fortified cities. That Rehoboam “fortified the fortresses” means that he built up and strengthened the defenses of these fortified cities. Alternate translation: “He strengthened the defenses of the fortified cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
549	11:12	d49t				0	“made the cities very strong”
550	11:12	e62q				0	Rehoboam was in control of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.
551	11:13	fza2				0	Possible meanings are (1) “The priests and Levites … supported Rehoboam from within their borders” or (2) “The priests and Levites … traveled from within their borders to join Rehoboam.”
552	11:14	dm8b				0	lands used for animals
553	11:14	x37j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “drive away” is an idiom that means to forcefully cause someone to leave. Alternate translation: “Jeroboam and his sons had forced them to leave” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
554	11:15	duw5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people helped Jeroboam make these idols. Alternate translation: “the goat idols and calf idols that he had his craftsmen make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
555	11:16	gm4x				0	“People … followed the Levites” or “People … came to Jerusalem after the Levites”
556	11:16	r688		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hearts” represents the thoughts and desires. The idiom “set their hearts” means to determine to do something. Alternate translation: “those who had determined to seek Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
557	11:16	jk2k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Worshiping Yahweh is spoken of as if the person were seeking Yahweh. Alternate translation: “to worship Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
558	11:17	sf1g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The people supporting Rehoboam as king is spoken of as if they made Rehoboam strong. Alternate translation: “supported Rehoboam son of Solomon as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
559	11:17	n53b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here a person’s actions and lifestyle are spoken of as if the person were walking along a path. Alternate translation: “they followed the example of David and Solomon for three years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
560	11:18	v4pe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
561	11:18	u3e6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
562	11:19	l1gb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
563	11:20	rb7q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
564	11:20	u4hc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means that he married her. Alternate translation: “Rehoboam married Maacah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
565	11:20	g3uj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
566	11:21	m2ue		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“18 wives and 60 concubines … 28 sons and 60 daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
567	11:22	c4mf				0	“he had thought of making Abijah king”
568	11:23	dy54				0	“he sent all his sons throughout all the land to every fortified city of Judah and Benjamin”
569	12:intro	abcc				0	2 Chronicles 12 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter ends the section on King Rehoboam. Special concepts in this chapter Worshiping Yahweh The safety of Israel and Judah was dependent upon the people worshiping Yahweh and not upon their military power. Because Rehoboam deserted the worship of God, God allowed the king of Egypt to take all of the wealth Solomon stored up.
570	12:1	tjl2				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
571	12:1	gxk5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “when Rehoboam had established his reign” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
572	12:1	z28t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the words “all Israel” refer specifically to the people of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, over which Rehoboam was king. The verb may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “all the Israelite people whom he ruled also abandoned the law of Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
573	12:2	b4z5				0	This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
574	12:2	z584		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign as king. Alternate translation: “in the fifth year that Rehoboam was king” or “in year five of King Rehoboam’s reign” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
575	12:2	j19g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Shishak, king of Egypt” here is a metonym for Shishak along with the Egyptian army. Alternate translation: “Shishak, king of Egypt, and his army with him, came up against Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
576	12:2	n68n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
577	12:2	sl6i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means marched against or attacked. Alternate translation: “came to attack” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
578	12:3	s275		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“1,200 chariots and 60,000 horsemen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
579	12:3	sr82		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This exaggeration means that there were more soldiers than a person could easily count. Alternate translation: “Many soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
580	12:3	h9gy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are people from Libya, Sukki, and Ethiopia. The location of Sukki is uncertain, but it may be a region in Libya. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
581	12:5	z5kx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this word in 2 Chronicles 11:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
582	12:5	nb5s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” represents power. Yahweh speaks of enabling Shishak’s army to defeat the king and the others in Jerusalem as if he were placing them into Shishak’s hand. Alternate translation: “so I have enabled Shishak to defeat you” or “so I have given you to Shishak as captives” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
583	12:7	gf96				0	“the princes of Israel and the king had humbled themselves”
584	12:7	ltq3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that is used to introduce something that God told his prophets or his people. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke this message … and he said” or “Yahweh spoke these words … and he said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
585	12:7	h5pb				0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh will permit Shishak to attack Jerusalem and cause trouble for the people, but he will rescue them from total destruction or (2) the words “to some extent” can be translated as soon, meaning that Yahweh will rescue the people of Jerusalem before Shishak can completely destroy the city.
586	12:7	ixx1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh speaks of his anger as if it were a liquid, and of expressing his anger as if he were to pour out that liquid. Alternate translation: “I will not express my anger against Jerusalem” or “Jerusalem will not suffer the effects of my anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
587	12:7	t19p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “hand” represents Shishak himself. Alternate translation: “by means of Shishak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
588	12:9	n442		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Shishak, king of Egypt” here is a metonym for Shishak along with the Egyptian army. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 12:2. Alternate translation: “Shishak, king of Egypt, and his army with him, came up against Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
589	12:9	w7dg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means marched against or attacked. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 12:2. Alternate translation: “came to attack” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
590	12:9	fc5r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
591	12:9	sgi4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people helped Solomon make these shields. Alternate translation: “the shields of gold that Solomon had his craftsmen make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
592	12:10	h8q1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people helped Rehoboam make these shields. Alternate translation: “King Rehoboam had his craftsmen make shields of bronze” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
593	12:10	xx5p				0	“in place of the shields of gold”
594	12:10	ssd3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hands” represents care or responsibility. Alternate translation: “made them the responsibility of the commanders” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
595	12:10	aye5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “doors” represents the entrance. Alternate translation: “who guarded the entrance to the king’s house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
596	12:11	zq9c				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
597	12:11	b2p9				0	“the guards would carry the shields”
598	12:12	mqq3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Yahweh no longer being angry with Rehoboam is spoken of as if Yahweh’s anger were a person who turned away from Rehoboam. Alternate translation: “Yahweh was no longer angry with him and so did not destroy him completely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
599	12:12	xw5h				0	“in addition, there was”
600	12:13	i7a2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“41 years old … 17 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
601	12:13	q8fn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings for the phrase “put his name” are (1) a metonym for “dwell.” Alternate translation: “so that he might dwell there” or (2) an idiom that refers to ownership. Alternate translation: “so that it might belong to him” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
602	12:13	iri3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
603	12:14	pr1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “heart” represents the thoughts and desires. The idiom “fix his heart” means to determine to do something. Alternate translation: “he was not committed to seeking Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
604	12:14	uty9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Worshiping Yahweh is spoken of as if the person were seeking Yahweh. Alternate translation: “to worship Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
605	12:15	hg8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	“from beginning to end.” These two words form a merism and refer to everything that Rehoboam did from the beginning of his reign to the end of his reign. Alternate translation: “everything that he did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
606	12:15	n1x7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be expressed in active form and assumes that the answer is positive. The question is rhetorical and is used for emphasis. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “they are written … Jeroboam.” or “you can read about them … Jeroboam.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
607	12:15	sh73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
608	12:15	y6gg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The names of the kings represent the armies that they led. Alternate translation: “the wars in which Rehoboam’s army and Jeroboam’s army constantly engaged” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
609	12:16	f7ty		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
610	12:16	xt65		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Rehoboam dying is spoken of as if he had fallen asleep. Alternate translation: “Rehoboam died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
611	12:16	b4ei		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people buried him in the city of David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
612	12:16	nn6z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Rehoboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
613	13:intro	abcd				0	2 Chronicles 13 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Trust Trusting in God, King Abijah of Judah was able to overcome the army of Israel even though it was twice as big as his army. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
614	13:1	i77c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign as king. Alternate translation: “In the eighteenth year that Jeroboam was king” or “in year 18 of King Jeroboam’s reign” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
615	13:2	ruf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Macaiah” is the name of a woman. “Uriel” is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
616	13:2	ks67		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The names of the kings represent the armies that they led. Alternate translation: “There was war between the army of Abijah and the army of Jeroboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
617	13:3	crk5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“Four hundred thousand chosen men … eight hundred thousand chosen men.” The phrase “chosen men” is an idiom that refers to elite soldiers who were skilled in battle. Alternate translation: “400,000 skilled men … 800,000 skilled men” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
618	13:4	ai78		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
619	13:5	hj4c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Abijah asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer that it anticipates. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You know very well … by a formal covenant.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
620	13:7	xg3s				0	“wicked men” or “evil men”
621	13:7	c3ni				0	“joined with Jeroboam”
622	13:8	pj8y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This is a reference to a united Israel as it existed in the time of David and Solomon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
623	13:8	bn3a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” represents authority and possession. Abijah is claiming that only the descendants of David have the rightful authority to rule Yahweh’s kingdom. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the descendants of David hold within their hand” or “which only the descendants of David have the authority to rule” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
624	13:8	p2rg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that Jeroboam had others make the golden calves. Alternate translation: “the golden calves that Jeroboam had his craftsmen make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
625	13:9	pz1r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Abijah asks this rhetorical question to rebuke the people and to emphasize the positive answer that it anticipates. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “But you drive out … as the people of other lands do.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
626	13:9	xm3a				0	“Anyone who comes to serve as a priest”
627	13:9	a6pr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The phrase “what are not gods” refers to the golden calves that Jeroboam had his craftsmen make. Although the priests served them as if they were gods, they were not really gods. Alternate translation: “a priest of idols that are not really gods” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
628	13:10	yv96				0	The word “us” refers to the people of the southern kingdom of Judah.
629	13:10	f935		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “work” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “who are working” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
630	13:11	lzs5				0	The “bread of the presence” refers to twelve loaves of bread that the priests placed on a golden table in the tabernacle or temple building as a sacrifice to God and as a symbol of God’s presence.
631	13:11	pr24				0	“they also take care of the lampstand”
632	13:11	me29				0	“so that the lamps burn every evening” or “and light the lamps every evening”
633	13:12	p3l2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the front of the army is spoken of as if it were the head. Abijah is saying that God is the one who is leading the army of Judah in battle. Alternate translation: “God is with us as our leader” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
634	13:12	wtg9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Since Yahweh is leading the army of Judah, Abijah speaks of the army of Israel fighting against the army of Judah as if they were fighting against Yahweh himself. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
635	13:13	h2zd				0	“a surprise attack behind the army of Judah”
636	13:13	jt7s				0	“the soldiers who were to attack them by surprise were behind them”
637	13:14	ry5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” represents the soldiers in the army of Judah. Alternate translation: “When the soldiers of Judah looked back” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
638	13:14	g1pc				0	The word “behold” here shows that the soldiers were surprised by what they saw.
639	13:14	uq2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “fighting” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “the army of Israel was fighting them from the front and from the back” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
640	13:15	n7rn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	God enabling the army of Judah to defeat Jeroboam and the army of Israel is spoken of as if God struck Jeroboam and Israel. Alternate translation: “God enabled Abijah and the army of Judah to defeat Jeroboam and all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
641	13:15	tn1c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “Israel” refers to the army. Alternate translation: “the entire army of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
642	13:16	w1vi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “Judah” represents the army of Judah. Alternate translation: “fled before the army of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
643	13:16	uh79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” represents power. God enabling the army of Judah to defeat the army of Israel is spoken of as if God had put the army of Israel in the hand of the army of Judah. Alternate translation: “God enabled Judah to defeat the people of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
644	13:17	hk62		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means that they thoroughly defeated them, or that they killed very many of the soldiers. Alternate translation: “thoroughly defeated them” or “slaughtered many of their soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
645	13:17	s3zl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“five hundred thousand chosen men.” The phrase “chosen men” is an idiom that refers to elite soldiers who were skilled in battle. Alternate translation: “500,000 of the best soldiers” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
646	13:18	df71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the army of Judah subdued the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
647	13:19	upd4				0	“Abijah chased after”
648	13:19	hz7n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
649	13:20	lgm4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh causing Jeroboam to die is spoken of as if Yahweh struck Jeroboam. It is possible that this refers to Yahweh causing Jeroboam to become ill. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused Jeroboam to die” or “Yahweh caused Jeroboam to become ill, and he died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
650	13:21	hp32		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “took … wives” means that he married. Alternate translation: “he married fourteen women” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
651	13:21	giq9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“14 wives … 22 sons and 16 daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
652	13:22	n2y7				0	“his behavior, and his sayings” or “his behavior, and the things that he said”
653	13:22	du9n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “are in the history that the prophet Iddo wrote” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
654	14:intro	abce				0	2 Chronicles 14 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the section about King Asa. (2 Chronicles 14-16) Special concepts in this chapter Trust Trusting in Yahweh, Asa was able to defeat million men of the army of Nubia. Trust in Yahweh is more important than military might. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
655	14:1	m185		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Abijah dying is spoken of as if he had fallen asleep. Alternate translation: “Abijah died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
656	14:1	y47c				0	“people buried him”
657	14:1	j1xa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Abijah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
658	14:1	gf4f				0	“During his reign”
659	14:1	ef3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	There being no war is spoken of as if the land were quiet. Alternate translation: “there was peace in the land for ten years” or “there was no war in the land for ten years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
660	14:2	mmh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “eyes” here represents seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and approved of Asa’s actions. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be good and right” or “what Yahweh considered to be good and right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
661	14:3	gdx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Asa was king, he may have told his officials to do these things. Alternate translation: “He had his people break down the stone pillars and cut down the Asherah poles” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
662	14:4	t9mr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “Judah” represents the people of Judah. Worshiping Yahweh is spoken of as if it were seeking him. Alternate translation: “He commanded the people of Judah to worship Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
663	14:5	w388		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Asa was king, he may have told his officials to do these things. Alternate translation: “he had his people take away the high places” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
664	14:5	pz34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	There being no war is spoken of as if the kingdom had rest. Alternate translation: “The kingdom had peace under him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
665	14:5	ebb1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	“under his reign.” A king ruling a kingdom is spoken of as if the king is over the kingdom or the kingdom is under the king. Alternate translation: “during his reign” or “while he was king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
666	14:6	xgq7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Asa was king, he may have told his officials to do these things. Alternate translation: “He had his workers build fortified cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
667	14:6	gs1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	There being no war is spoken of as if the land were quiet. Alternate translation: “there was peace in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
668	14:7	qum6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” refers to the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “Asa said to the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
669	14:7	y2uw				0	“peace all around.” This means that Judah was at peace with all of the surrounding nations.
670	14:7	y6sy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	The ellipsis may be supplied from the context. Alternate translation: “So they built the cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
671	14:8	rcx3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three hundred thousand men … two hundred and eighty thousand men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
672	14:9	e8rc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
673	14:9	czv8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“1,000,000 soldiers and 300 chariots” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
674	14:9	vp8f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
675	14:10	xpb8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
676	14:10	rpm3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Asa” represents both the king and the army that he led into battle. It is implicit that he went out to meet him in battle. Alternate translation: “Asa led his army out to meet him in battle” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
677	14:11	kg3d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” represents Yahweh’s authority. Alternate translation: “on your behalf” or “by your authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
678	14:11	i4yk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Since the army of Judah is fighting in Yahweh’s name, Asa speaks of Zerah defeating Judah as if Zerah were to defeat Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “do not let man defeat your people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
679	14:12	cak6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	God enabling the army of Judah to defeat the Cushites is spoken of as if God struck the Cushites. Alternate translation: “God enabled Asa and the army of Judah to defeat the Cushites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
680	14:13	gq8v				0	Possible meanings are (1) “So many Cushites died that the army could not recover” or (2) “So many Cushites died that there were none who remained alive.”
681	14:13	j42c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Here to “fall” is a euphemism for dying in battle. Alternate translation: “So many Cushites died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
682	14:13	y95c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh’s army completely destroyed them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
683	14:14	a7vh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The inhabitants of the villages being terrified is spoken of as if terror were an object that came upon them. Possible meanings are (1) “terror of Yahweh” refers to terror from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh had caused the inhabitants to be terrified” or (2) “terror of Yahweh” refers to being terrified of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “for the inhabitants were terrified of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
684	15:intro	abcf				0	2 Chronicles 15 General Notes Structure and formatting The section about King Asa continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Promise The people promise to serve the Lord. This is something they will ultimately fail to do. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Idiom The phrase “seek Yahweh” means “wanting to believe and obey Yahweh.” This is a common way to describe proper worship of Yahweh. It is possible the meaning of this idiom is about a desire to properly worship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
685	15:1	a8dj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom which means that the spirit of God influenced Azariah and enabled him to prophesy. Alternate translation: “The Spirit of God gave Azariah the ability to prophesy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
686	15:1	jvp5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
687	15:2	n1gv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will find him” or “he will permit you to find him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
688	15:3	ib3i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. This refers to a time when the people of Israel did not worship the true God. Alternate translation: “The people of Israel did not worship the true God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
689	15:3	xg58				0	“without a priest who taught them”
690	15:4	wj8s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they found him” or “he permitted them to find him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
691	15:5	t3lc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This phrase is an idiom that refers to a person who travels anywhere away from home. Alternate translation: “for the person who traveled anywhere” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
692	15:5	u53c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The people experiencing great troubles is spoken of as if those troubles were objects that were on the people. Alternate translation: “all the inhabitants of the lands experienced great troubles” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
693	15:6	a1lp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “they” refers to the words “nation” and “city.” Conquering one another is spoken of as if they were breaking each other into pieces. Alternate translation: “Nations and cities destroyed each other, nations fighting nations, cities fighting cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
694	15:6	euu5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “nation” and “city” are metonyms for the people who live there. You may also supply a connecting word to clarify the relationship between these two phrases. Alternate translation: “Nations and cities destroyed each other, as the people of one nation fought against the people of another nation, and the people of one city fought against the people of another city” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases]])
695	15:7	n4m5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “hands” represents the people who work. Alternate translation: “do not become weak as you work” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
696	15:7	p5hz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Yahweh is the implied subject. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh will reward your work” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
697	15:8	tm1w				0	“When Asa heard the words that Oded the prophet spoke” or “When Asa heard the prophecy of Oded the prophet.” The phrase “the prophecy of Oded the prophet” defines “these words.”
698	15:8	wj7w				0	Many versions, including the UST, make this passage read, “the prophecy of Azariah, the son of Oded the prophet.” They do this in order to make the sense agree with 2 Chronicles 15:1. Translators will probably want to do the same in their versions.
699	15:8	z9ty		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The words “the disgusting things” refers to idols. Having his people remove or destroy the idols is spoken of as if it were driving them away. Alternate translation: “got rid of the disgusting idols” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
700	15:9	yy8d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here the word “all” is a generalization. The phrase means that David assembled people from all over Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “He gathered together people from all over Judah and Benjamin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
701	15:9	h9ua				0	“For people from of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon came from Israel”
702	15:10	tn9n				0	“They” here refers to the tribes of Judah and Israel that were with Asa.
703	15:10	j6xk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of May and the first part of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
704	15:10	nt3u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
705	15:11	p5jc				0	This refers to the plunder that they had taken from the villages around Gerar in 2 Chronicles 14:14.
706	15:11	cb7r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“700 … 7,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
707	15:12	aq2r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Together, these two phrases form an idiomatic expression that refers to a person’s entire being. Alternate translation: “with all their beings” or “wholeheartedly” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
708	15:13	yp2f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “should die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
709	15:13	cg98		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are (1) a person’s importance within the community is spoken of as if the person were small or great. Alternate translation: “whether the person was important or not” or (2) a young person is spoken of as if he were small and an old person is spoken of as if he were great. Alternate translation: “whether the person was young or old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
710	15:15	hjl3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here the word “all” is a generalization. The phrase means that people from all over Judah rejoiced. Alternate translation: “People all over Judah rejoiced” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
711	15:15	gs5l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “with all their heart” means “with complete devotion.” Alternate translation: “with complete devotion” or “wholeheartedly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
712	15:15	sc7r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 15:4. Alternate translation: “they found him” or “he permitted them to find him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
713	15:16	h8dq				0	This phrase refers to an idol.
714	15:16	j33i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Asa was king, he may have told his officials to cut down the figure. Alternate translation: “Asa made his workers cut down the disgusting figure, grind it … and burn it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
715	15:17	u314		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But Asa did not command the people to take the high places out of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
716	15:17	q3z1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The heart represents the person. Alternate translation: “Asa was completely devoted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
717	15:17	q7kg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This refers to the whole period of time that Asa lived. Alternate translation: “the whole time that he lived” or “throughout his whole life” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
718	15:18	tv71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
719	15:19	s2k8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“year 35” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
720	16:intro	abcg				0	2 Chronicles 16 General Notes Structure and formatting The section about King Asa is completed in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Asa did not trust Yahweh When Baasha was building Ramah to blockade him, Asa asked the king of Aram to help him instead of trusting God to help him. This was sinful because he disobeyed Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
721	16:1	rpk1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“year 36” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
722	16:1	jjy7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that the army of Baasha first captured Ramah. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “captured and fortified Ramah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
723	16:1	a748				0	“so that no one could”
724	16:2	b4gn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Asa would have had his workers gather the gold and silver for him. Alternate translation: “Then Asa told his workers to take the silver … of the king’s house, and to take it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
725	16:2	vs22		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
726	16:2	bc6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This means he spoke by means of his servants. Asa told his servants what to say to Ben Hadad and they did. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Asa told his servants to say to Ben Hadad” or “Through his servants, Asa said to Ben Hadad” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
727	16:3	n4x5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A covenant being between two people represents those two people having a covenant with each other. Alternate translation: “Let us have a covenant with each other … with my father and your father” or “Let us make a peace treaty … with my father and your father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
728	16:3	lf3m				0	“As proof that I want a treaty with you, I have sent”
729	16:3	z3er		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Breaking a covenant represents canceling it and not doing what one has promised to do. Alternate translation: “Cancel your covenant with Baasha king of Israel” or “Do not be loyal to Baasha king of Israel as you promised in your covenant with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
730	16:3	yzx9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Asa wanted Ben Hadad to attack Israel. Ben Hadad could only do that if he broke his covenant with the king of Israel. The meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Break your covenant with Baasha, king of Israel, and attack Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
731	16:3	ne2u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Here Asa speaks of himself to represent himself along with his army. Alternate translation: “not attack me” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
732	16:4	p8c9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Asa’s armies are represented by their commanders. Alternate translation: “sent his armies to attack the cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
733	16:4	t3pz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of cities in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
734	16:5	e7nh				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
735	16:5	v568		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Asa represents himself and his army. “his work” refers to other work that his workers were doing in Ramah. Alternate translation: “he commanded his army to stop fortifying Ramah and doing other work there” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
736	16:5	m9si				0	“fortifying”
737	16:6	h38u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to all the men who live in Judah. Alternate translation: “took all the men of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
738	16:6	tb71				0	Timbers are large pieces of wood used to build houses or walls.
739	16:6	zs4e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Baasha” refers to his workers. Alternate translation: “Baasha’s workers had been” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
740	16:6	y6th				0	“fortifying … to fortify”
741	16:6	kxf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “King Asa” represents his workers. Alternate translation: “Then King Asa had his workers use” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
742	16:6	iv87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
743	16:7	dxr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
744	16:7	x3es		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the king’s “hand” refers to his control. This means that his army was unable to conquer the king of Aram’s army. Alternate translation: “from you” or “from your control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
745	16:8	vaw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Hanani uses this rhetorical question to remind Asa of a previous victory. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The Cushites and the Libyans were a huge army, with very many chariots and horsemen.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
746	16:8	j6el		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are people from Libya. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
747	16:8	m7ja		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This means that king Asa’s army was able to defeat the opposing army. Alternate translation: “he gave your army victory” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
748	16:9	v6qv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of Yahweh seeing everything that happens everywhere as if his eyes were a person that ran all over the earth. Alternate translation: “Yahweh sees what is happening all over the earth” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
749	16:9	z9md		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that Yahweh shows people that he is strong by protecting his people. Alternate translation: “and Yahweh protects with his strength” or “so that he may show his strength by protecting” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
750	16:9	nq8r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This speaks of a people’s will and desires as their “hearts.” To be “perfect toward” something means to be completely devoted to that person or thing. Alternate translation: “those who are completely committed to following him” or “those who are completely devoted to following him” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
751	16:11	uz2i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “from the first thing that he did to the last thing that he did” or “everything he did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
752	16:11	q4e5				0	This is a book that no longer exists.
753	16:12	fi4m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“year 39” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
754	16:12	j9cw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Asa had a disease in his feet” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
755	16:13	l1r4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	The phrase “slept with his ancestors” is a euphemism for dying. Alternate translation: “Asa died during” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
756	16:13	wb17		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“in year 41 of his reign” or “when he reigned almost 41 years” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
757	16:14	mvf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Asa would have had his workers prepare his tomb for him. Alternate translation: “which his workers had dug out for him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
758	16:14	w49e				0	A bier is a table on which a dead body is placed at a funeral.
759	16:14	zkv1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Putting plants that smell good with the dead body was one of the burial customs of the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “sweet smelling plants prepared by people skilled in this custom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
760	16:14	b5fm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that skilled perfumers had prepared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
761	17:intro	abch				0	2 Chronicles 17 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story of King Jehoshaphat. Special concepts in this chapter Trust in Yahweh Jehoshaphat trusted and obeyed God. Because of this, God made him strong. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
762	17:1	hul7				0	“after his father”
763	17:1	dv9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Jehoshaphat prepared the army for battle. Alternate translation: “prepared the army to be able to battle Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
764	17:2	w4rq				0	“He places soldiers”
765	17:2	bl8k				0	military encampments set up to protect the people
766	17:3	d2di		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “was with” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “God supported him” or “God helped him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
767	17:3	u7ts		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the way a person lives and conducts himself is spoken of as if it were walking. For most of David’s life he lived righteously and followed Yahweh closely. Alternate translation: “lived in the first ways of his father David” or “lived righteously as has father David had done in his earlier years” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
768	17:3	d91s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he did not worship the Baal idols in order to seek help from them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
769	17:3	hsc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The word “walked” is used here as an idiom. Alternate translation: “followed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
770	17:4	h414		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“and did not behave in the ways of the people of Israel.” This refers to how most of the people of Israel did not follow Yahweh. Alternate translation: “and did not follow the evil practices that were common in Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
771	17:5	w7la		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The phrase “his hand” represents Jehoshaphat’s control. Alternate translation: “Yahweh enabled him to completely control his kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
772	17:5	y2jc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “honor” may be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “was greatly honored” or “the people greatly honored him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
773	17:6	ldd1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the king is represented by his “heart” to emphasize his will and desires. Alternate translation: “He” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
774	17:7	yn3d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“year 3” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
775	17:7	eu8e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
776	17:8	c7se		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
777	17:10	if6i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “terror” can be expressed with the adjective “afraid.” Also, this speaks of the people becoming afraid as if the terror were something that fell upon them. Alternate translation: “The people in all the kingdoms surrounding Judah became very afraid of what Yahweh might do to punish them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
778	17:10	iy2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Jehoshaphat represents his army. Alternate translation: “against Jehoshaphat’s army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
779	17:11	i95m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The number can also be written as seven thousand seven hundred. This is a description of the flocks that the Arabians brought Jehoshaphat. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
780	17:12	htg5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Jehoshaphat did not build these things himself, rather he commanded his workers to build them. Alternate translation: “His workers built fortresses and store cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
781	17:14	lw9k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The divisions by the name of their fathers’ houses were as follows” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
782	17:14	trd6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The phrase “commander of thousands” is probably an official title for a military officer. Possible meanings are (1) the word “thousands” represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 1,000 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “thousands” does not represent an exact number, but is the name of a large military division. Alternate translation: “the commanders of large military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
783	17:14	rvd4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
784	17:14	pb9d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three hundred thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
785	17:15	h2g8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
786	17:15	vv5m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two hundred and eighty thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
787	17:16	aul5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
788	17:16	nlf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two hundred thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
789	17:17	iq71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
790	17:17	wz6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two hundred thousand men” or “200,000 men” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
791	17:18	gt7s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
792	17:18	tzr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and eighty thousand men” or “180,000 men” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
793	17:19	rb3n				0	“in addition to”
794	18:intro	abci				0	2 Chronicles 18 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter The will of God is accomplished, even when people try to avoid it. Ahab tried to disguise himself to hide from the soldiers of Aram but an arrow still hit and killed him. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/willofgod]])
795	18:1	r6yh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	The word “now” is used here to mark background information. This happened before Ahab went down to Samaria. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
796	18:1	xea2				0	“he aligned himself with Ahab” or “he made himself a friend of Ahab”
797	18:2	brr6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he had these animals slaughtered to prepare a feast for the people. Also, Ahab himself would not have prepared the animals, but rather would have commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “Ahab commanded his workers to slaughter many sheep and oxen for a feast for Jehoshaphat and the people” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
798	18:3	bg9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here Ahab is requesting for Jehoshaphat to join him with his army to make war against Ramoth Gilead. This can be written explicitly. Also, in this question each of the kings represents themselves accompanied by their armies. Alternate translation: “Will you and your army go with my army to attack the city of Ramoth in the region of Gilead” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
799	18:3	bcw3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Jehoshaphat is stating his allegiance to Ahab. Alternate translation: “I offer myself and my soldiers to you to use in any way you want” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
800	18:4	w1li				0	This refers to King Ahab.
801	18:5	z7nc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“400 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
802	18:5	jyj1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here about refers to himself accompanied by his army as himself. Alternate translation: “should we not” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
803	18:5	wc6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the king’s “hand” refers to his control. This means that God will enable them to defeat the people at Ramoth Gilead. Alternate translation: “will enable your army to defeat them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
804	18:7	wrd8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
805	18:10	qc4l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
806	18:10	bb1n				0	This is a reference to the horns of a bull but they made of metal.
807	18:10	x4xe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	The prophet’s actions are a symbolic metaphor that illustrates the way that Ahab would defeat the Arameans. Ahab’s army will win with great strength, as a bull attacks another animal. Alternate translation: “With horns like these, your army will keep attacking the army of Aram like a bull attacks another animal, until you completely destroy them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
808	18:10	qlz5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “until you consume them” (See:[[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
809	18:11	rl4i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the king’s “hand” refers to his control. This means that God will enable them to defeat the people at Ramoth Gilead. Alternate translation: “has allowed the king to capture it” or “will allow your armies to capture it” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
810	18:12	g3xq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name the same as in 2 Chronicles 17:7. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
811	18:12	xu45				0	“Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
812	18:12	xup6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The prophets all saying the same thing is spoken of as if they all spoke with the same mouth. The phrase “the words of the prophets” represents the message that the prophets declare. Alternate translation: “the prophets all declare that good things will happen to the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
813	18:12	yq5d				0	“what you say”
814	18:13	cq4p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“as surely as Yahweh is alive.” The people use this expression to show that what they say next is certainly true. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “I solemnly swear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
815	18:14	dgu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	The understood information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “or should we not go” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
816	18:14	kak6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive		0	The word “we” refers to Ahab, Jehoshaphat, and their armies but not to Micaiah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
817	18:15	qh3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Ahab asks this question out of frustration to rebuke Micaiah. Alternate translation: “Many times I have required … in the name of Yahweh.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
818	18:15	aj72		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “name” refers to authority. Alternate translation: “as the representative of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
819	18:16	wj78		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “all Israel” refers to the army of Israel. Alternate translation: “I saw the entire army of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
820	18:16	mp8v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The people of the army are compared to sheep that have no one to lead them because their shepherd, the king, has died. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
821	18:16	rt29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh speaks of the king as if he were a shepherd. Just like a shepherd is responsible to care for and protect his sheep, the king is responsible to lead and protect his people. Alternate translation: “These people no longer have a leader” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
822	18:17	rg8n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Ahab asks this question to emphasize that he had spoken the truth about Micaiah. Alternate translation: “I told you … but only disaster!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
823	18:18	zb4t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that they were standing beside him on his left side and his right side. Alternate translation: “by his right side and by his left side” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
824	18:18	mv48		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies his left hand. Alternate translation: “on his left hand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
825	18:19	gu45				0	This means to attract someone by offering something appealing.
826	18:19	iw9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ahab dying in battle is spoken of as if he will fall. Alternate translation: “die at Ramoth Gilead” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
827	18:19	r2fp				0	This indicates that there was more than one opinion. The words “One … and another” refer to two or more angels in the heavenly host who were responding to Yahweh’s question in the previous verse.
828	18:21	yl99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “spirit” refers to the attitudes of the prophets and the words “the mouth” represents what they will say. Alternate translation: “cause all his prophets to speak lies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
829	18:22	y3iw				0	“Now pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: Yahweh”
830	18:22	xn2w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “spirit” refers to the attitudes of the prophets and the words “the mouth” represents what they will say. Alternate translation: “has caused your prophets to speak lies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
831	18:23	er46		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name the same as in 2 Chronicles 18:10. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
832	18:23	e3sa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Zedekiah asks this sarcastic question to insult and rebuke Micaiah. Alternate translation: “Do not think that Yahweh’s Spirit left me to speak to you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
833	18:24	fwf8				0	“Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
834	18:24	si6m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“you will know the answer to your question.” If Zedekiah’s rhetorical question is translated as a statement, this phrase may be translated to supply implicit information. Alternate translation: “you will know that the Spirit of Yahweh has spoken to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
835	18:25	g3n4				0	This refers to Ahab.
836	18:25	z32s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
837	18:27	pml5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	This describes something that would not happen. Yahweh had already told Micaiah that the king would not return safely. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
838	18:28	jki5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the kings represent themselves accompanied by their armies. Alternate translation: “Ahab, the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah led their armies up against” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
839	18:28	hit9				0	“fought against”
840	18:28	d2xt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place as you did in 2 Chronicles 18:2 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
841	18:29	r3ja				0	This means to change the usual appearance so as not to be identified.
842	18:30	z3hx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	By mentioning both “the unimportant” and “the important soldiers,” the king meant all soldiers. Alternate translation: “Do not attack any of the soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
843	18:31	sww1				0	Jehoshaphat was wrongly identified as the king of Israel because Ahab had insisted that he wear kingly robes.
844	18:31	c71a				0	“God caused them to stop pursuing him”
845	18:31	w122				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
846	18:33	xs83				0	Possible meanings are (1) he took aim to shoot a soldier without knowing that it was Ahab or (2) he drew his bow to shoot without any specific target in mind.
847	18:33	ggx8				0	This is a place where two pieces of armor meet and is susceptible to arrows and swords.
848	18:34	qv2q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone held the king of Israel up in his chariot” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
849	19:intro	abcj				0	2 Chronicles 19 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Levite judges Jehoshaphat appointed many Levites to be judges and told them to be very fair. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])
850	19:2	qk59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Hanani” is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 16:7. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
851	19:2	ms7g				0	Here the word “him” refers to Jehoshaphat.
852	19:2	utb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	These questions expect negative answers to make the point that Jehoshaphat should not have helped Ahab. Alternate translation: “You should not help the wicked! You should not love those who hate Yahweh!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
853	19:2	elv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	This refers to wicked people in general. Alternate translation: “wicked people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
854	19:2	r2e7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “anger” can be translated using the word “angry.” This phrase can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is angry with you” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
855	19:3	st16		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “good” can be translated as an adjective. This phrase can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “you have done some good things” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
856	19:3	jk3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Jehoshaphat was king, he may have told his officials to do these things for him. Alternate translation: “you have had your people take the Asherah poles out of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
857	19:3	dtu5				0	See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 14:3.
858	19:3	wqa1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the heart represents the will. Jehoshaphat’s will is spoken of as being fixed or immovable, which means having an unchanging intention to seek God. Alternate translation: “firmly decided” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
859	19:3	s5b2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Wanting to do what pleases God is spoken of as if Jehoshaphat were seeking him. Alternate translation: “do what pleases God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
860	19:4	am3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This is a merism that means the whole land over which Jehoshaphat reigned, from the most southern part to the most northern part, and is intended to include the whole land in between. Alternate translation: “of all the land of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
861	19:4	w9hg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The author speaks of Jehoshaphat’s leading the people back to serving Yahweh as if he were carrying them back to where they were at an earlier time. Alternate translation: “convinced them to return to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
862	19:4	m9qv				0	“their ancestors” or “their forefathers”
863	19:5	x63t				0	cities with walls around them for protection
864	19:5	z8j6				0	“for every city”
865	19:6	gxr5				0	“Jehoshaphat said to the judges”
866	19:6	fys3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings are (1) Yahweh was aware of what the judges decided or (2) Yahweh would hold the judges accountable for their decisions or (3) Yahweh would help and guide them in their decisions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
867	19:7	zrc9				0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “you should remember to fear Yahweh when you judge”
868	19:7	k52c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract nouns “iniquity,” “favoritism,” and “bribe” can be translated using the verbs “sin,” “favor,” and “bribe.” Alternate translation: “Yahweh our God will not sin or favor one person over another in judgment or be bribed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
869	19:8	mdr1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “heads” is a metaphor for the most important part, and “houses” represents families. Alternate translation: “leaders of the ancient families” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
870	19:8	z2bw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “judgment” can be translated using the verb “to judge.” Alternate translation: “for judging the people for Yahweh” or “for judging on Yahweh’s behalf” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
871	19:8	j9ry				0	“for settling disputes” or “for resolving arguments”
872	19:9	v6vw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “reverence” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “You must serve while fearing Yahweh” or “You must serve while respecting Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
873	19:9	a5tt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents the whole person. Alternate translation: “with your whole being” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
874	19:10	x1yh				0	The words “you” and “your” in this verse refers to those persons Jehoshaphat appointed to be judges.
875	19:10	ngf4				0	Jehoshaphat continues to instruct some of the Levites and the priests, and some of the heads of the ancestral houses of Israel, who he appointed to be judges.
876	19:10	b6rq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Whenever your brothers who live in their cities bring you a dispute” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
877	19:10	acv8				0	Here “brothers” is a general reference to fellow Israelites.
878	19:10	sk2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the killing of people is spoken of as shedding their blood, where “blood” represents their lives. Alternate translation: “the killing of people” or “murder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
879	19:10	ur11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “anger” can be expressed as the adjective “angry.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God will be angry with you and your brothers” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
880	19:11	xw19				0	The words “you” and “your” in this verse refers to those persons Jehoshaphat appointed to be judges.
881	19:11	pi87				0	Jehoshaphat continues to instruct some of the Levites and the priests, and some of the heads of the ancestral houses of Israel, who he appointed to be judges.
882	19:11	d1sw				0	“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: Amariah”
883	19:11	k733		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
884	19:11	v1uj				0	“is in charge of you”
885	19:11	ad3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here Jehoshaphat speaks of himself in the third person. This can be translated in the first person. Alternate translation: “of all my royal matters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
886	20:intro	abck				0	2 Chronicles 20 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Jehoshaphat is completed in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Deliverance and trust God rescues those who trust him. An enormous army came against Jehoshaphat but God promised that he would defeat them without Judah having to fight. Then the enemy fought among themselves and when the army of Judah arrived there were dead bodies. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
887	20:1	j8yx				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
888	20:1	lg2y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a people group from the region of Meun which was near Edom, east of the Jordan River. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
889	20:1	mj86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Jehoshaphat” represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “came against Jehoshaphat’s army to do battle” or “came to fight against Jehoshaphat and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
890	20:2	iel8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The word “see” is used here as an idiom to add emphasis to what is said next. They could not see the army in Hazezon Tamar from where they were speaking. Alternate translation: “They are already in Hazezon Tamar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
891	20:2	gli3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. It is another name for Engedi. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
892	20:3	zg1r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “determined himself to seek” or “devoted himself to seek” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
893	20:3	fx25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This speaks of seeking Yahweh’s advice as if he were looking for Yahweh. Alternate translation: “to seek Yahweh’s advice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
894	20:3	f5ls		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “fast” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “He proclaimed that all the people should fast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
895	20:4	rl99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to the people of Judah. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah gathered” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
896	20:5	v2hd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to the people from these places. Alternate translation: “of the people from Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
897	20:6	j8b7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Jehoshaphat uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that God is in heaven and his authority over all things. This question can be written as statement. Alternate translation: “you are indeed God in heaven and the ruler over all the kings of the earth.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
898	20:6	nrd2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “Power” and “might” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of Yahweh’s power. The word “hand” refers to possession. Alternate translation: “You possess great power” or “You have great power and might” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
899	20:7	k8wd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Jehoshaphat uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that God drove their enemies from their land and gave it to the Israelites. This question can be written as statement. Alternate translation: “It was you who drove out those who lived in this land for the sake of your people Israel and who gave it permanently to the descendants of Abraham.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
900	20:8	j7nk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here Yahweh is represented by his “name.” Alternate translation: “for you” or “to honor you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
901	20:9	zs2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The “sword” represents war. Alternate translation: “war” or “battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
902	20:9	m1p3				0	This refers to the temple.
903	20:9	nha2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Yahweh’s presence is represented by his “name.” Alternate translation: “your presence is here in this house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
904	20:10	k32n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a place where the Edomites lived. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
905	20:11	v8nd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony		0	Here Jehoshaphat speaks of the ironic situation. Alternate translation: “This is how they ‘repay’ us for the mercy we showed to them; they are coming to drive us out of your land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
906	20:11	gpr3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The word “see” here is used as an idiom to emphasize what is said next. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
907	20:12	y3e6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used as a request. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “please judge them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
908	20:12	rw6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the people are represented by their “eyes” to emphasize that they are directing their attention to God. Alternate translation: “we are looking to you for help” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
909	20:14	dw8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom which means that the spirit of God influenced Jahaziel and enabled him to prophesy. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 15:1 (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
910	20:14	h5s4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
911	20:15	r1m2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “all you who live in Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
912	20:15	e5m5				0	This means that God is in control of the battle and of what happens.
913	20:16	d6g8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means to go and meet the enemy army for battle. Alternate translation: “march against” or “go to battle against” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
914	20:16	aj6j				0	“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
915	20:16	w1v8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a narrow valley between two mountains southeast of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
916	20:17	n8ky		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means to go and meet the enemy army for battle. Alternate translation: “March out against” or “Go to battle against” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
917	20:17	vm5c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “rescue” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “Yahweh rescue you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
918	20:17	ev75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here these places represent the people from them. Alternate translation: “people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
919	20:18	r9hk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These acts of worship that express humility and submission to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
920	20:18	gy8f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” refers to the people from Judah. Alternate translation: “All the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
921	20:19	zq97		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of people groups descending from Kohath and Korah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
922	20:19	u3ar		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of all the people praising Yahweh as if they together had one voice. Alternate translation: “with very loud voices” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
923	20:20	kt3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this city the same as in 2 Chronicles 11:6. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
924	20:20	d9i5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he will support you” or “he will help you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
925	20:20	hu6r				0	“If you trust in Yahweh’s prophets, then you will succeed”
926	20:21	tx3k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithfully” or “faithful.” See how you translated “covenant faithfulness” in 2 Chronicles 7:3. Alternate translation: “he faithfully loves us forever” or “he is always faithful to his covenant with us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
927	20:22	v52l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	They were singing to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “to sing and to praise Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
928	20:22	pe93		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that Yahweh caused some of the enemy soldiers to ambush other enemy soldiers. Alternate translation: “Yahweh set some enemy soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
929	20:22	evi9				0	a surprise attack
930	20:22	k92t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place the same as in 2 Chronicles 20:10. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
931	20:22	c6lq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They defeated them” or “They defeated those they had ambushed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
932	20:23	td1v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The second intensifies the first. Alternate translation: “to completely annihilate them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
933	20:23	dy1c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to after they had destroyed them. Alternate translation: “When they had finished killing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
934	20:24	hzr4				0	The word “behold” is used here to mark a surprising event.
935	20:24	vee4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “fallen to the ground” is an idiomatic way to say that “they were dead.” Alternate translation: “they were all dead on the ground” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
936	20:26	v8km		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“day 4” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
937	20:26	bdm8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
938	20:26	hwp2				0	This means the day on which the writer wrote. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 5:9.
939	20:27	dj5l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This is a reference to every man in the army. Alternate translation: “every soldier of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
940	20:27	cs1u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“with Jehoshaphat leading them.” The phrase “in their lead” is an idiom. King Jehoshaphat was in front of the whole army as they went back to Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
941	20:27	ae8e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	They rejoiced because their enemies had been defeated. Alternate translation: “rejoice over their enemies’ defeat” or “rejoice because their enemies had been destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
942	20:29	t8nz				0	The word “terror” can be expressed with the verb “feared.” Alternate translation: “All the kingdoms of the nations greatly feared God”
943	20:29	adf4				0	“kingdoms in the nearby nations”
944	20:30	k3wa				0	This speaks of the kingdom having peace as the kingdom being quiet. Alternate translation: “Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace”
945	20:31	cp73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“35 years old … 25 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
946	20:31	ath8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Azubah” was the name of Jehoshaphat’s mother. Shilhi was the name of Azubah’s father. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
947	20:32	z6wv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he lived in a way that pleased Yahweh as his father had done. Here “walking” is an idiom for the way a person lives and behaves. Alternate translation: “He did things that were pleasing to Yahweh, like his father Asa had done, and he did not stop doing those things” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
948	20:32	rc76		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes here represent seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and approved of Jehoshaphat’s actions. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “he did what Yahweh judged to be right” or “he did what Yahweh considered to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
949	20:33	b7p8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he did not get rid of the high places” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
950	20:33	jz8s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This means that the people did not desire to obey God and were not devoted to him. Here people’s “hearts” represent their will and their desires. Alternate translation: “The people were still not devoted to the God” or “The people still were not committed to following the God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
951	20:34	hl65		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	These two opposites are given to refer to everything concerning Jehoshaphat during his reign as king. Alternate translation: “from the beginning of his reign until he died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
952	20:34	en76				0	The word “behold” is used here to add emphasis to the important information that follows. Alternate translation: “anyone can look in the history … Israel and see that they are written there”
953	20:34	rk5u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they are in … which is in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
954	20:34	bw3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name as you did in 2 Chronicles 16:7. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
955	20:34	c9hp				0	This is a historical account that was written by Jehu.
956	20:34	eb1p				0	This is a book that no longer exists. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 16:11.
957	20:36	ci9q				0	These are ships capable of traveling on large bodies of water.
958	20:36	be8n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
959	20:36	a6dj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah did not build the ships, rather, their workers built them. Alternate translation: “Their workers built the ships” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
960	20:36	m9yx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place as you did in 2 Chronicles 8:17. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
961	20:37	j4tx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
962	20:37	yz7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name as you did in 2 Chronicles 11:8. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
963	20:37	pjq3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The ships became ruined and” or “The ships wrecked so that” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
964	20:37	nwz7				0	“no one was able to sail them”
965	21:intro	abcl				0	2 Chronicles 21 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Evil Doing evil causes the country to decline. Jehoshaphat’s son was evil. Edom and Libna successfully revolted against him, the Arabs plundered him and he died of an intestinal disease. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Simile The author compares worship of Baal to being a prostitute: “to act like a prostitute.” Idolatry by the people of God is often pictured as prostitution. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
966	21:1	fj5a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Jehoshaphat dying is spoken of as if he had fallen asleep. Alternate translation: “died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
967	21:1	d8x6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is the city of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
968	21:2	ts51		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
969	21:2	u491				0	The southern kingdom was technically called “Judah,” but the writer of this book apparently wanted to make the point that the southern kingdom was, in its obedience to God, the true Israel.
970	21:3	w3r9				0	“gifts of large amounts”
971	21:3	ax17		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The kingdom is spoken of as if it were a physical object that Jehoshaphat gave to Jehoram. Alternate translation: “he made Jehoram king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
972	21:4	j2rm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “rise up over” something is an idiom that means to control it. Alternate translation: “taken complete control over his father’s kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
973	21:4	tsx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Jehoram probably did not kill them personally, but had other people do it for him. Alternate translation: “he caused all of his younger brothers to be killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
974	21:6	edw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means he followed their example. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 20:32. Alternate translation: “followed the example” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
975	21:6	lv5w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the descendants of Ahab. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ahab were doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
976	21:6	r1hh				0	“he had married a daughter of Ahab”
977	21:6	iu9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The sight of Yahweh represents his judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh judged” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
978	21:7	g8my		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 10:19. Alternate translation: “the kingdom of Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
979	21:7	s297				0	“he had promised that David’s descendants would always be the ones who ruled Judah.” This was the covenant that Yahweh made with David.
980	21:7	qi2v				0	“always cause him and his descendants to live” or “never destroy him and his descendants”
981	21:8	eye5				0	“While Jehoram was king”
982	21:8	s1a6				0	“against Judah’s control”
983	21:8	tp66		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns		0	The word “set” is a metonym for choosing, and the words “over themselves” is a metonym for “to rule them.” Alternate translation: “chose a king to rule over them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
984	21:9	t8zx				0	“crossed the border into Edom” or “went to Edom”
985	21:9	vqi3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It may be helpful to reorder this sentence and to add implicit information. Alternate translation: “The Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, but Jehoram and his army fought against them and escaped during the night” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
986	21:10	b7r2				0	This refers to the time when the book of 2 Chronicles was written. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 5:9.
987	21:10	p7fc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a town in Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
988	21:11	s6tg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Other people helped Jehoram build these high places all over the mountains of Judah. Alternate translation: “Jehoram and the people had also built high places” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
989	21:11	k5h6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Jehoram caused the people to serve idols instead of Yahweh. People who serve other gods in order to receive something from them are spoken of as spiritual prostitutes. Alternate translation: “he caused the people of Jerusalem to leave Yahweh and serve other gods, as prostitutes serve men who are not their husbands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
990	21:11	x1xr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Not following Yahweh is spoken of as not following the correct path. Alternate translation: “he caused Judah to no longer follow Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
991	21:12	jc38				0	“Jehoram received a letter from the prophet Elijah” or “The prophet Elijah sent a letter to Jehoram”
992	21:12	tk8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means he followed their example. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 20:32. Alternate translation: “followed the example” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
993	21:13	wpw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Jehoram caused the people to serve idols instead of Yahweh. People who serve other gods in order to receive something from them are spoken of as spiritual prostitutes. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 21:11. Alternate translation: “leave Yahweh and serve other gods, as a prostitute serves men who are not her husband” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
994	21:13	uu95		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the descendants of Ahab. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 21:6. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
995	21:14	g535				0	This tells Jehoram to pay attention to the message that follows.
996	21:14	j454				0	“cause a great plague to happen to”
997	21:15	q6nu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns		0	The use of the reflexive “yourself” emphasizes that this is a personal judgment on Jehoram. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
998	21:15	gg3z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are (1) his intestines will literally fall out or (2) this is a metaphor that describes intestinal problems that will result in his death. Alternate translation: “until this disease causes your death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
999	21:16	fzg5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Stirring the spirit is a metonym for making someone want to act. Here “spirit” is singular and refers to the Philistines as a group and to the Arabians as a group. Alternate translation: “provoked against Jehoram the Philistines and the Arabians” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1000	21:16	f277		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Jehoram refers to Jehoram and the people of Judah that he ruled. Alternate translation: “against Jehoram and the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1001	21:16	uu9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The Philistines and the Arabians were two different nations. The Arabians lived southeast of Judah near the Cushites, and the Philistines lived west of Judah. These nations were stirred up separately. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “the spirit of the Philistines and the spirit of the Arabians who were near the Cushites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1002	21:17	a8yf				0	“They took away all of his sons except Jehoahaz, his youngest son” or “The only son they left to him was Jehoahaz, his youngest son”
1003	21:17	wn67				0	This same son is called “Ahaziah” in 2 Chronicles 22:1.
1004	21:18	c22n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “struck” is an idiom that means Yahweh caused him to be sick. Alternate translation: “Yahweh caused him to suffer from an incurable disease in his intestines” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1005	21:19	qah6				0	This phrase marks an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1006	21:19	b2kq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that refers to a set or appointed time. Alternate translation: “in the proper time” or “when the time was right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1007	21:19	d8dk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The custom of the Israelites was to make a bonfire to honor the king who had died. They did not do this for Jehoram to express their contempt for him. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “did not make a bonfire to honor him as they normally did to honor kings when they died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1008	21:20	y2kv				0	“no one was sad that he died”
1009	22:intro	abcm				0	2 Chronicles 22 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is the beginning of the story of Queen Athaliah. Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor The author compares Athaliah’s evil deeds to Ahab’s family’s evil lives: “walked in the ways of the house of Ahab.” Ahab is pictured as the epitome of evil. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])
1010	22:1	mmm8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	This is background information about the events of 2 Chronicles 21:16 and 2 Chronicles 21:17. Ahaziah was called “Jehoahaz” in that earlier account. It is possible he changed his name when he became king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1011	22:1	r4vf				0	“all Jehoram’s older sons”
1012	22:2	nym9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“22 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1013	22:2	bmd3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of Ahaziah’s mother. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1014	22:3	ah1n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “walked in the ways” is an idiom that means he followed Ahab’s example. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 20:32. Alternate translation: “He also followed the example” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1015	22:3	wg9r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the descendants of Ahab. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 21:6. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1016	22:4	nw7m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The sight of Yahweh represents his judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh judged” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1017	22:4	uk11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the descendants of Ahab. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 21:6. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ahab were doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1018	22:4	pl6a				0	“descendants of Ahab advised him”
1019	22:4	ku75				0	“and this caused his destruction”
1020	22:5	ben7				0	“He also followed their advice and went” or “He also followed their advice to go”
1021	22:5	r68c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The reader should understand that Hazael did not fight alone, but that he took his army with him. Alternate translation: “to fight against Hazael, king of Aram, and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1022	22:5	q19z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1023	22:6	f5en				0	“from the wounds that he received at the battle”
1024	22:6	a51c				0	Jezreel was lower in elevation than Jerusalem.
1025	22:7	es6p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “destruction” can be stated as an action. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God caused Ahaziah to die” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1026	22:7	py2x				0	“Joram” and “Jehoram” are two names for the same person.
1027	22:7	jk9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1028	22:7	fsr1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the descendants of Ahab. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 21:6. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1029	22:8	nil2				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1030	22:8	f4j8				0	This refers to killing the descendants of Ahab. Alternate translation: “killing all the descendants of Ahab as God had commanded”
1031	22:8	y16a				0	Possible meanings are (1) Ahaziah’s nephews or (2) the sons of Ahaziah’s relatives .
1032	22:9	w5uj				0	“they caught Ahaziah … killed Ahaziah”
1033	22:9	pvb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	They honored him enough to bury his body because he was the descendant of Jehoshaphat, who was a good king. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: they buried his corpse, because they said, “He deserves to be buried, because he was a descendant of Jehoshaphat, who tried hard to please Yahweh.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1034	22:9	kaw8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house of Ahaziah” is a metonym that refers to Ahaziah’s descendants. Here “power to rule” is a metonym for a king. Since all the adult descendants of Ahaziah were dead, there was no one left to rule Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1035	22:10	bkc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the writer speaks of Athaliah as if she killed the children herself, but the reader should understand that she would have ordered her servants to kill them. Alternate translation: “she commanded her servants to kill all the royal children” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1036	22:10	mhv4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers only to the males, because they could become king. Verse 11 confirms that the sons were the ones who were killed. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1037	22:10	a8wp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case, it refers to the kingdom of Judah. Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1038	22:11	xxf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Here “the king” refers to Jehoram, the father of Ahaziah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1039	22:11	lrh9				0	This refers to a person who cares for a child, not to a medical person.
1040	22:11	fw3s				0	Verse 12 makes it clear that this bedroom was located in the temple. Jehosheba could access that room because she was married to Jehoiada who was a priest.
1041	22:11	kdl4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1042	22:12	z5ls				0	“Joash was with Jehosheba and Jehoiada”
1043	23:intro	abcn				0	2 Chronicles 23 General Notes Structure and formatting The chapter ends the story of Queen Athaliah and begins the story of King Joash. Special concepts in this chapter Having a king The high priest organized a coup and made seven-year-old Joash king. Athaliah objected, so the chief priest had her killed. This was an attempt by the priests to fulfill the covenant God made with David. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
1044	23:1	sr8q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Throughout chapter 23, Joash is referred to as “the king.” It may be helpful to your readers to occasionally add “King Joash” or “Joash the king” to make his identity explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1045	23:1	j4s2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	the chief priest who served in the temple and was faithful to God. He was an advisor to Joash. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1046	23:1	s3ap				0	He decided it was time to challenge Athaliah’s rule and reveal that Joash was alive and ready to be king. Alternate translation: “decided to act”
1047	23:1	qa9v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The phrase “commander of hundreds” is probably an official title for a military officer. Possible meanings are (1) the word “hundreds” represents the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 100 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “hundreds” does not represent an exact number, but is the name of a military division. Alternate translation: “the commanders of military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1048	23:1	nsc1				0	“made an agreement”
1049	23:1	hg6w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These five men were the commanders of hundreds of soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1050	23:1	h188		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1051	23:2	c922		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “heads” is a metaphor for the most important part. And “houses” represents the families. Alternate translation: “leaders of the founding families of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1052	23:3	j5pz				0	Here, “king” refers to Joash’s father. Alternate translation: “Joash, the son of the king”
1053	23:4	n3aj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“One-third” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1054	23:4	rn7m				0	“will be guards at the temple doors”
1055	23:5	zz9r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“Another one-third … the other one-third” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1056	23:5	j257				0	This gate may have also been called the “Middle Gate” or the “Sur Gate.” It was apparently an inner gate that was near the king’s palace.
1057	23:5	udn7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization that refers to all the people who are present. Alternate translation: “All the other people who are present” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1058	23:6	rc8l				0	“Do not allow anyone to come into the house of Yahweh”
1059	23:6	x8vj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It may be helpful to state that command. Alternate translation: “All the others must remain in the courtyard, obeying what Yahweh has commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1060	23:7	h1ia				0	“The Levites must surround the king on all sides in order to protect him”
1061	23:7	qr4l				0	“all sides, and every temple guard should have his weapons and be ready to fight”
1062	23:7	zl56		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This did not include the temple guards and the priests. This can be stated explicitly and in active form. Alternate translation: “You must kill anyone except the temple guards and the priests who come into the temple” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1063	23:7	w2bd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings are (1) “at all times” or (2) “wherever he goes.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1064	23:8	xqu4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization to refer to all the people of Judah who were present in the courtyard that day. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1065	23:8	m6jh				0	“did exactly what Jehoiada the priest commanded” or “obeyed everything that Jehoiada the priest commanded”
1066	23:8	u5l3				0	The priests and guards served in divisions, with each group working for two weeks. This refers to the point in time when two divisions were present—the one ending their service and the one starting their service. Thus there were twice as many men as usual.
1067	23:8	m5am				0	“were finishing their work on that Sabbath day”
1068	23:10	j4wa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Throughout chapter 23, Joash is referred to as “the king.” It may be helpful to your readers to occasionally add “King Joash” or “Joash the king” to make his identity explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1069	23:10	gx81				0	This means they were ready to fight. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 23:7.
1070	23:11	e4xm				0	Here “king” refers to Joash’s father. Alternate translation: “Joash, the son of the king”
1071	23:11	fy1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a symbolic act to show that they are making him king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1072	23:11	h6ip		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	The symbolic act of giving him a scroll with the decrees shows that they expect him to obey them. It is unclear if these decrees were a portion of the law of Moses, or a separate set of rules for kings to obey. Alternate translation: “presented to him the covenant decrees that he should obey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1073	23:11	k2ht		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This was a symbolic act to show that he was chosen by God to be the king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1074	23:11	rd94				0	“May the king live a long life”
1075	23:13	ig4e				0	This alerts the reader that the following information is very important.
1076	23:13	hny9				0	The relationship between the king and this particular pillar at the temple entrance is unclear.
1077	23:13	u4ly		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization to show that many people participated in the event. Alternate translation: “A very large number of the people of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1078	23:13	r48v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This was a symbolic action to show her great distress. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1079	23:13	ut9m				0	Treason is acting to overthrow the government. Athaliah had killed the legitimate heirs of the king and made herself ruler in 2 Chronicles 22:10. She was angry that Joash became king in her place. The exclamation is repeated for emphasis. Alternate translation: “You are committing treason!”
1080	23:14	v54k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name as in 2 Chronicles 22:11. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1081	23:14	ec86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The phrase “commander of hundreds” is probably an official title for a military officer. Possible meanings are (1) the word “hundreds” represents the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 100 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “hundreds” does not represent an exact number, but is the name of a military division. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 23:1. Alternate translation: “the commanders of military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1082	23:14	m46m				0	“who were leaders in the army”
1083	23:14	vug9				0	Possible meanings are (1) “Surround her and bring her out of the temple courtyard” or (2) “Remove her from the people in the temple courtyard”
1084	23:14	s2az		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. It is implied that people who followed her would be trying to help her. Alternate translation: “Use your sword to kill anyone who comes to help her” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1085	23:14	l9pu				0	“For Jehoiada the priest had said”
1086	23:15	fpq7				0	Some versions have “and took her to the Horse Gate near the entrance of the kings’ house”
1087	23:15	lf4w				0	“the royal palace”
1088	23:16	fdk2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Throughout chapter 23, Joash is referred to as “the king.” It may be helpful to your readers to occasionally add “King Joash” or “Joash the king” to make his identity explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1089	23:17	z8a3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization that means a large group of the people did this. Alternate translation: “a very large group of the people went to the temple of Baal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1090	23:17	byi1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1091	23:18	sb5q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “under the direction of the priests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1092	23:19	zr6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A person who is not acceptable for God’s purposes is spoken of as if they were physically unclean. Alternate translation: “so that no one that was unacceptable to God in any way should enter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1093	23:19	n7gl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives		0	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “to make sure that only those who are clean could enter” or “to make sure only those who are acceptable to God could enter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1094	23:20	kvk5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The phrase “commander of hundreds” is probably an official title for a military officer. Possible meanings are (1) the word “hundreds” represents the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “the commanders of 100 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “hundreds” does not represent an exact number, but is the name of a military division. Alternate translation: “the commanders of military divisions” See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 23:1. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1095	23:20	a2v6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization that means he took very many people with him. Alternate translation: “a very large group of the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1096	23:20	zax5				0	The temple was built on the highest hill in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “He brought the king down from the temple to the palace”
1097	23:20	tc95				0	“the royal throne”
1098	23:21	cu4z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is generalization to say that most of the people rejoiced. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1099	23:21	yrp6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the city” represents the people of the city, and “quiet” represents peace, since no one opposed Joash after Athaliah died. Alternate translation: “the people of the city were at peace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1100	24:intro	abco				0	2 Chronicles 24 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Joash is completed in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Joash repairs the temple Joash decided to repair the temple. The Levites collected money from people and gave it to the workmen to repair the temple. This was a sign of worship towards Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]]) Joash becomes evil When Joash stopped worshiping Yahweh, he had many troubles. Joash remaind loyal to Yahweh as long as the chief priest lived, but when the chief priest died Joash started following other gods. The chief priest’s son warned him that he would have trouble, so he had him killed. The army of Aram defeated and plundered him and his servants murdered him. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1101	24:1	v56j				0	“became king of Judah”
1102	24:1	qs6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“40 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1103	24:1	rsd4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1104	24:2	b7hy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “eyes” here represents seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and approved of Joash’s actions. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:1. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be right” or “what Yahweh considered to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1105	24:2	xy4s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means “as long as Jehoiada, the priest, was alive.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1106	24:3	huh8				0	“Jehoiada chose two wives for Joash”
1107	24:4	c35n				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1108	24:5	vg6g				0	“immediately”
1109	24:5	msj1				0	It may be helpful to add “but” to show that the Levites did not obey. Alternate translation: “But the Levites did not do it immediately”
1110	24:6	q8pa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	King Joash asks this rhetorical question to accuse Jehoiada of not doing his duty. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You have neglected your duty. I told you to require the Levites … covenant decrees, but you have not done it.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1111	24:6	c4cm				0	Although it refers to the temple that Solomon built, it is a reminder that this tax has been collected since the time of Moses and the “tent of meeting.”
1112	24:7	smr6				0	This refers to the items used for worship in the temple.
1113	24:7	mtk1				0	“to people to use for the worship of idols of Baal”
1114	24:8	m6j5				0	a large wooden box
1115	24:9	pag1				0	“they proclaimed” or “they announced”
1116	24:10	ijk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. Some people probably did not respond this way. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1117	24:11	zm3q				0	This phrase introduces a new, recurring action. If your language has a way to note this, you may use it here.
1118	24:11	u4ua				0	“take the chest and carry it back to its place”
1119	24:12	w2me				0	“men who built with stone and men who built with wood”
1120	24:12	j1av				0	“men who made things from iron and bronze”
1121	24:13	knc6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “forward” represents progress, and the word “hands” represents their control. Alternate translation: “made progress under their supervision” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1122	24:14	p262				0	This is money that was collected in the chest but not needed for repairs.
1123	24:14	u7dp				0	This refers to the “utensils” and “spoons” listed later in the verse.
1124	24:14	sl5m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom refers to the lifespan of Jehoiada. Alternate translation: “for as long as Jehoiada lived” or “throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1125	24:15	lu8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize how long he lived. Alternate translation: “became very old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1126	24:15	lat2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means he lived a long time. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1127	24:15	m6c8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred and thirty years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1128	24:16	gf58				0	“among the tombs of the kings” or “among the graves of the kings”
1129	24:16	czu8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	The nominal adjective “good” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “because he had done good things in Judah for God and for God’s temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1130	24:17	gu6r				0	“gave honor to King Joash” or “honored the king”
1131	24:17	u53g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The following verse indicates that they wanted the king to serve idols instead of Yahweh, and he agreed. Alternate translation: “Then they persuaded the king to do what they wanted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1132	24:18	agr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	God’s anger is spoken of as something that covered over Judah and Jerusalem. Here the words “Judah” and “Jerusalem” are metonyms for the people who lived there. Alternate translation: “God became very angry with the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1133	24:18	g9pd				0	“their sin”
1134	24:19	p9wn				0	Here the word “yet” indicates a contrast between God’s anger and his sending of the prophets to give them a chance to repent and avoid judgment.
1135	24:19	cd9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns		0	The reflexive pronoun emphasizes that Yahweh was the one to whom they should turn. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
1136	24:19	rc12				0	“the people refused to obey”
1137	24:20	k16w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom which means that the Spirit of God influenced Zechariah and enabled him to prophesy. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 15:1. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1138	24:20	g8xd				0	This was not the same man as Zechariah son of Berechiah who wrote the Book of Zechariah.
1139	24:20	axs6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Zechariah asked this rhetorical question to rebuke the people. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are transgressing the commandments of Yahweh, so that is why you cannot prosper.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1140	24:22	idx8				0	Joash did not pay attention to the way that Jehoiada, Zechariah’s father, had been kind to Joash.
1141	24:22	s4f7				0	“make you pay for the wrong you have done”
1142	24:23	nqr5				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1143	24:23	tz31				0	“sent all the plunder from Judah and Jerusalem”
1144	24:24	lka5				0	“victory over the much larger army of Judah”
1145	24:24	p9mp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This refers to God’s judgment. This can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “In this way God used the Arameans to judge Joash” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1146	24:25	u6at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they had severely wounded Joash” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1147	24:25	bm42				0	“because he had murdered the sons of Jehoiada”
1148	24:25	a4s2				0	“The servants killed Joash in his bed”
1149	24:26	b7vr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1150	24:26	fk8e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Shimeath, from the country of Ammon … Shimrith, from the country of Moab.” These are the names of two women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1151	24:27	f9u5				0	“the record of what his sons did”
1152	24:27	ua6b				0	“the important things the prophets spoke about him”
1153	24:27	j35b				0	Here “see” alerts the reader to pay special attention to the information that follows.
1154	24:27	sg2c				0	This is a book which no longer exists.
1155	25:intro	abcp				0	2 Chronicles 25 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Worshiping other gods When Amaziah trusted God he was successful against Edom. But when he started worshiping the idols of Edom he was badly defeated. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1156	25:1	ng3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“25 years … 29 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1157	25:1	bg2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1158	25:2	sad2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the word “eyes” represents sight, and sight represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1159	25:2	n7iz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the phrase “whole heart” is an idiom that means “completely.” Alternate translation: “but not completely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1160	25:3	w7l9				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1161	25:4	pb7j				0	This is a reference to the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
1162	25:5	n6hs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” refers to the people who lived in Judah. Alternate translation: “gathered the people of Judah together” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1163	25:5	uf4a				0	He had someone write their names on an official list.
1164	25:5	c5qe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “houses” is a metonym for the families that lived in them. Alternate translation: “by their ancestors’ families” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1165	25:5	yu4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	Possible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. Alternate translation: “commanders of 1,000 soldiers and commanders of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “commanders of large military divisions and commanders of smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 1:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1166	25:5	y5vt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” and “Benjamin” refer to the people who lived in the wider kingdom of Judah. Alternate translation: “all the people of Judah and Benjamin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1167	25:5	l7tc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here numbers that were larger than twenty are spoken of as if they were higher. Alternate translation: “20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1168	25:5	cp1c				0	“learned that there were”
1169	25:5	ytr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three hundred thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1170	25:5	jxl3				0	“capable soldiers” or “skilled warriors”
1171	25:6	l94u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1172	25:6	az6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“100 talents of silver.” You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “about thirty-three hundred kilograms of silver” or “about 3,300 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
1173	25:7	h9k1				0	“a prophet of God”
1174	25:7	t5c9				0	These are two names for the same group people.
1175	25:8	mix2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the prophet speaks of military defeat as if the king would be thrown down on the ground. Alternate translation: “enable your enemy to defeat you … defeat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1176	25:9	l6di		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “about the thirty-three hundred kilograms of silver” or “about the 3,300 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1177	25:10	zbw4				0	These words refer to “the army of Israel” (verse 9).
1178	25:10	rrn6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the increase in their anger is spoken of as if it were a growing fire inside them. Alternate translation: “So their anger began to burn within them like a fire” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1179	25:10	n12s				0	“very angry”
1180	25:11	h9pc				0	“became brave”
1181	25:11	muu4				0	This is an area near the Dead Sea.
1182	25:11	cng5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“10,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1183	25:12	hp52		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“another 10,000 soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1184	25:12	aw12		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration to emphasize the thoroughness of the slaughter. Alternate translation: “so that they were all completely destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1185	25:13	s5jm				0	“the men of the army of Israel which Amaziah sent back to Israel”
1186	25:13	va6s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a village near Jerusalem in Ephraim. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1187	25:13	e4dk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “struck down” is an idiom that means they killed them. Alternate translation: “killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1188	25:13	nxj3				0	“3,000 people”
1189	25:13	fr63				0	“took away a great amount of valuable things”
1190	25:14	gik5				0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1191	25:14	w592				0	“slaughtering the Edomites” or “killing the Edomites”
1192	25:14	fnj7				0	“the gods that the people of Seir worshiped”
1193	25:14	sik5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These are symbolic acts of worship. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1194	25:14	lab4				0	This expresses the popular opinion of the day that the gods determined who won battles.
1195	25:15	d9rl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the increase in Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it were a growing fire. Alternate translation: “Yahweh’s anger grew like a fire against Amaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1196	25:15	h5ej		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The prophet uses this rhetorical question to rebuke Amaziah for worshiping the powerless gods of the people he had defeated. Here the word “hand” is a metonym for power. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You have worshiped the gods of a people that did not even save their own people from your power, King Amaziah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1197	25:15	qq83				0	This expresses the popular opinion of the day that the gods determined who won battles.
1198	25:16	p4i6				0	This phrase is used here to mark the next important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1199	25:16	l4e5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The king used these rhetorical questions to rebuke the prophet for speaking against him. The questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “We certainly did not appoint you to be one of my advisors. So stop talking! If you say anything more, I will tell my soldiers to kill you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1200	25:16	q3gu				0	This refers back to Amaziah worshiping the gods of the Edomites in 2 Chronicles 25:14.
1201	25:17	rp1z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1202	25:17	u8n8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means they would both be there in person, rather than communicating through messages or other people. Alternate translation: “meet each other in person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1203	25:18	kuv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables		0	This message is in the form of a parable. The worthless thistle represents Amaziah, and the cedar represents Jehoash. The trampling of the thistle by the beast expresses that something bad will happen to the thistle, and it will be powerless to stop it. The point of the parable is that Amaziah was foolish to challenge Jehoash. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
1204	25:18	us2b				0	This is a small, worthless plant with small, sharp thorns.
1205	25:18	ay6l				0	a very large type of tree
1206	25:18	ukb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” is a metonym for the people who lived in Judah. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1207	25:19	ya9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means he had become proud. Alternate translation: “you have become proud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1208	25:19	vr44		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Jehoash used this rhetorical question to warn Amaziah not to fight with him. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “you should not cause yourself trouble and fall, both you and Judah with you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1209	25:19	ku98		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Here “fall” is a euphemism for “die.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1210	25:20	e45f				0	“God wanted this event to happen”
1211	25:20	l6pv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to power to defeat. Alternate translation: “into the power of their enemies” or “so their enemies could defeat them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1212	25:21	fxt6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means they were both at the battle in person, rather than only sending other people to fight. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 25:17. Alternate translation: “met each other in person” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1213	25:21	j45y				0	The city of Beth Shemesh was located in Judah.
1214	25:22	nrw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” and “Israel” are metonyms for the soldiers of Judah and Israel, and “struck down” is an idiom that means “defeated.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The soldiers of Israel defeated the soldiers of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1215	25:22	j1ht		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization that refers to the soldiers of Judah who survived the battle. Alternate translation: “the surviving soldiers of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1216	25:23	um1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “400 cubits in distance” or “a length of 180 meters” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
1217	25:24	r42n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Obed Edom” refers to this man’s descendants. Alternate translation: “under the care of the descendants of Obed Edom” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1218	25:24	hz4e				0	“the royal palace”
1219	25:26	v1zc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to remind the reader that what happened to Amaziah is well-known. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “All of the matters concerning Amaziah, behold, are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1220	25:26	nrg2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	Here the phrase “first and last” refers to those extremes and everything in between. Alternate translation: “all the matters concerning Amaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1221	25:26	rvg3				0	This alerts the reader to pay special attention to the truth of what follows.
1222	25:26	yq3e				0	This refers to a book that no longer exists.
1223	25:27	s5wp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “turn away” is an idiom that means he no longer obeyed Yahweh. Alternate translation: “stopped obeying Yahweh” or “started to disobey Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1224	25:27	n2ru				0	The text does not state to whom “they” refers. Retain the generic “they” in your translation if possible.
1225	25:27	v2jh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “conspiracy” can be stated as an action. Alternate translation: “conspire against him” or “plot against him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1226	25:27	ndw6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	a city in Judah (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1227	25:28	p98d				0	The text does not state to whom the word “They” refers. Retain the generic “they” in your translation if possible.
1228	25:28	m98i				0	“brought back his body”
1229	25:28	x3ai				0	This was another name for Jerusalem, which was also called the city of David.
1230	26:intro	abcq				0	2 Chronicles 26 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Uzzah the leper Uzzah was powerful when he followed Yahweh. When he entered the temple to burn incense like a priest, God made him a leper. Lepers could not properly worship Yahweh because they were always unclean. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
1231	26:1	yr6f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The word “All” is a generalization. Some people may not have wanted him to be king. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah took the 16 year-old Uzziah and made him king after his father, Amaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1232	26:1	dq8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“16” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1233	26:2	ej5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Uzziah did not do this alone. Alternate translation: “It was he who ordered Elath to be rebuilt” or “It was he who supervised the rebuilding of Elath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1234	26:2	fd3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	a city in Judah (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1235	26:2	bbf8				0	“returned it to Judah.” This means that his army captured the city so that now it belonged to Judah again.
1236	26:2	ai71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way to say he died. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1237	26:3	p69k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“16 … 52” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1238	26:4	jc7c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judges to be right” or “what Yahweh considers to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1239	26:4	ya6s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies that his father had done what was right in God’s eyes. Alternate translation: “just as his father, Amaziah, had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1240	26:4	n9jl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “in the same way” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1241	26:5	kur1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “set himself” is a metaphor for being determined to do something. Seeking God represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: “He was determined to obey God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1242	26:5	in8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the days of Zechariah” is a metonym referring to the time period during which Zechariah was priest. Alternate translation: “when Zechariah was priest” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1243	26:5	sbp3				0	“During the whole time that he sought Yahweh”
1244	26:5	qw6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Seeking Yahweh represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: “chose to obey Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1245	26:6	gy99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Uzziah” represents himself and his army that he led. Alternate translation: “Uzziah led his army out to fight against the Philistines” or “Uzziah and his army went out and fought against the Philistines” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1246	26:6	n43d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the pronouns “He” and “him” represent Uzziah and his army. Alternate translation: “Uzziah and his army broke down … they built cities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1247	26:6	cb74		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a town in northern Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1248	26:6	y92w				0	“the country surrounding Ashdod” or “near Ashdod”
1249	26:7	y3fp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the pronouns “He” and “him” represent Uzziah and his army. Alternate translation: “God helped them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1250	26:7	wtt3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a town in Arabia. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1251	26:7	d4p8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is likely people who moved to that area from the kingdom of Maon near Mount Seir. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1252	26:8	c7j5				0	His fame spreading is a metaphor for people in various places learning about him. Alternate translation: “people who lived even as far away as the border of Egypt learned about the things he was doing”
1253	26:9	uj28		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Uzziah” represents the workers he had commanded to build the towers. Alternate translation: “Uzziah had his workers build towers” or “Uzziah’s workers built towers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1254	26:10	x9rp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Uzziah commanded his workers, and they did these things. Alternate translation: “He had his workers build watchtowers … and dig many cisterns” or “They built watchtowers … and dug many cisterns” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1255	26:10	r2ui				0	The word “he” refers to Uzziah.
1256	26:11	qp1l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1257	26:12	nbd6				0	“the family leaders who led the mighty men”
1258	26:12	fal4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two thousand six hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1259	26:13	d9dk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three hundred seven thousand five hundred” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1260	26:13	s5w3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “their hand” represents their authority. Alternate translation: “Under their authority was an army” or “They commanded an army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1261	26:14	hi49				0	A helmet is a protective head covering.
1262	26:14	rky5				0	This is a covering for the body made of metal links or chains.
1263	26:15	k5jg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “he built machines” represents Uzziah commanding his workers to build them. Alternate translation: “his workers built machines that were designed by skillful men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1264	26:15	ba8i				0	These were the corners of the city walls where soldiers could fight from.
1265	26:15	ebk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God greatly helped him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1266	26:16	zy82		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the heart being lifted up represents pride. Alternate translation: “he became proud” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1267	26:17	xl4y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	The verb “went” is understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “with him went eighty priests of Yahweh, who were brave men” or “eighty priests of Yahweh, who were brave men, went with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1268	26:18	t341				0	“It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to Yahweh” or “Uzziah, you do not have the right to burn incense to Yahweh”
1269	26:18	u1ys		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “sons” represents descendants. Alternate translation: “the descendants of Aaron” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1270	26:18	ac29				0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom God has consecrated to burn incense” or “whom God has chosen to burn incense”
1271	26:19	djz3				0	This is a special pan or bowl used for burning incense.
1272	26:20	s567				0	The word “behold” here shows that the priests were surprised by what they saw.
1273	26:20	skz9				0	“They quickly forced him out of there” or “They quickly made him leave”
1274	26:20	etu2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of Yahweh making him sick as if Yahweh had hit him. Alternate translation: “Yahweh had made him ill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1275	26:21	k64s				0	“until he died” or “the rest of his life”
1276	26:21	bs57				0	This indicates that he lived away from other houses and other people.
1277	26:21	xrv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here being “cut off” from Yahweh’s house represents being excluded from the temple. Alternate translation: “he was excluded from the house of Yahweh” or “he was not allowed to go to the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1278	26:21	h2ru		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here being over something represents having responsibility or authority for it. Alternate translation: “Jotham, his son, was responsible for the king’s house” or “Jotham, his son, was in charge of the palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1279	26:21	ywb8				0	This refers to the king’s palace, which the king was no longer living in.
1280	26:22	nby3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “As for the other matters concerning Uzziah, from first to last, the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz recorded them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1281	26:22	vur5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This phrase represents the whole time of Uzziah’s reign. Alternate translation: “from the beginning of his reign to the end of his reign” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1282	26:22	qw2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1283	26:23	qc4c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is polite way to say that he died. Alternate translation: “So Uzziah died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1284	26:23	z88d				0	“the people buried him near his ancestors” or “they buried him where his ancestors were buried”
1285	26:23	y9w8				0	“Jotham, his son, became king after Uzziah”
1286	27:intro	abcr				0	2 Chronicles 27 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Trust in Yahweh Jotham was able to conquer the people of Ammon because he obeyed the Lord. For Yahweh, trust in Yahweh is the key to victory in battle. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1287	27:1	ua41		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“25 years old … 16 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1288	27:1	d5aq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1289	27:2	ghj2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes here represent seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and approved of Jotham’s actions. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “He did what Yahweh judged to be right” or “He did what Yahweh considered to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1290	27:2	f1pd				0	“in everything he did”
1291	27:3	b1c8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Jotham was king, he may have had his workers build these things. Alternate translation: “He had his workers build the upper gate … he had his workers build many things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1292	27:3	in4k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a hill in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1293	27:4	iz7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Jotham was king, he may have had his workers build these things. Alternate translation: “he had his workers build cities … he had his workers build castles and towers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1294	27:5	pip5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	You may need to translate so that the reader understands that Jothan led his army to fight. Alternate translation: “He also led his army to fight with the king of the people of Ammon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1295	27:5	v99b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	You may need to translate so that the reader understands that the king of Ammon led his army to fight. Alternate translation: “with the king of Ammon and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1296	27:5	r28d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	You may convert this to a modern measure. A “talent” is equivalent to 33 kilograms. Alternate translation: “100 talents of silver” or “3,300 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1297	27:5	f83s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume		0	You may convert this to a modern measure. The word translated here as “measure” is “cor” and is equivalent to 220 liters. Alternate translation: “10,000 measures of wheat” or “2,200 kiloliters of wheat” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1298	27:5	re7f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume		0	You may convert this to a modern measure. The word translated here as “measure” is “cor” and is equivalent to 220 liters. Alternate translation: “10,000 measures of barley” or “2,200 kiloliters of barley” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1299	27:5	vp4e				0	“in the second and third years after he defeated them”
1300	27:6	i1x7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Jotham’s actions and lifestyle are spoken of as if they were a path upon which he walked. That he walked firmly means that he was devoted to living in this way. Alternate translation: “he faithfully obeyed Yahweh his God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1301	27:7	mla9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Jotham’s actions are spoken of as if they were a path upon which he walked. Alternate translation: “the things that he did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1302	27:7	w1yz				0	“anyone can look in the book … Judah and see that they are written there”
1303	27:7	xa62		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they are in the book” or “you can read of them in the book” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1304	27:7	r9h4				0	This is a book that no longer exists.
1305	27:8	j4c2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“25 years old … 16 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1306	27:9	rz6e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Jotham dying is spoken of as if he had fallen asleep. Alternate translation: “Jotham died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1307	27:9	ipz3				0	“people buried him”
1308	27:9	mbl8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Jotham” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1309	28:intro	abcs				0	2 Chronicles 28 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter King Ahaz’s idolatry Judah was defeated by all of the neighboring countries because King Ahaz was worshiping all sorts of foreign gods. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1310	28:1	q5fy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20 years old … 16 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1311	28:1	vk31		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes here represent seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and did not approve of Ahaz’s actions. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be right” or “what Yahweh considered to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1312	28:2	yfe8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Walking represents behavior and actions. Alternate translation: “he acted the same way that the kings of Israel had acted” or “he did the things that the kings of Israel had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1313	28:3	u8iu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a valley in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1314	28:3	ubs1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The people of those nations fled as the people of Israel moved into the land. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “before the people of Israel who moved into the land” or “as the people of Israel moved into the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1315	28:4	zc6t				0	These are places where the people of the other nations worshiped their false gods.
1316	28:4	inf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	God wanted his people to offer sacrifices to him in Jerusalem. The word “every” here is an exaggeration to show how determined King Ahaz was to disobey God by offering sacrifices in many other places instead. Alternate translation: “under many green trees” or “under many green trees around the country” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1317	28:5	cv6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “hand” represents power. God enabling the army of the king of Aram to defeat Ahaz and his army is spoken of as if God had put Ahaz in the hand of the king of Aram. Alternate translation: “Yahweh the God of Ahaz enabled the king of Aram to defeat Ahaz” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1318	28:5	q7yk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“carried away from Ahaz.” Here “him” represents Ahaz’s army. Alternate translation: “carried away from Ahaz’s army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1319	28:5	d7pp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “hand” represents power. God enabling the army of the king of Israel to defeat Ahaz and his army is spoken of as if God had put Ahaz in the hand of the king of Israel. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh also enabled the king of Israel to defeat Ahaz” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1320	28:6	l3w8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was the king of Israel. Both “Pekah” and “Remaliah” are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1321	28:6	t9rn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one hundred twenty thousand soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1322	28:7	b9gi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1323	28:7	cvp7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that refers to a mighty warrior. Alternate translation: “a mighty warrior” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1324	28:7	s9b4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means that this man was the king’s assistant who was second in command. Alternate translation: “who was the king’s second in command” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1325	28:8	hq2g				0	“From their own relatives, the army of Israel took captive.” The word “their” refers to the army of Israel. The narrator speaks of the people of Judah as the relatives of the people of Israel.
1326	28:8	ajb6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two hundred thousand wives, sons, and daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1327	28:9	x39b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1328	28:9	e5px		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” represents power. God enabling the army of Israel to defeat the army of Judah is spoken of as if God had put the army of Judah in the hand of the army of Israel. Alternate translation: “God enabled you to defeat them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1329	28:9	wnf4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Oded speaks of Yahweh knowing how severely the army of Israel slaughtered the army of Judah as if the rage with which the army of Israel slaughtered them were an object so large that it reached into heaven. That Yahweh knows what they have done implies that he will respond. Alternate translation: “you have slaughtered them in such great rage that Yahweh himself has noticed and will take vengeance” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1330	28:10	dr7l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Oded asks this rhetorical question to rebuke the army of Israel and to emphasize the positive answer that the question anticipates. Alternate translation: “But you yourselves are guilty of sins of your own against Yahweh your God.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1331	28:11	b88d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Oded speaks of Yahweh being extremely angry with the Israelite army as if Yahweh’s wrath were an object that were upon them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is extremely angry with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1332	28:12	n1ms		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are all names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1333	28:12	tv9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “stood up against” is an idiom that means to confront or to oppose. Alternate translation: “confronted those who came back from the war” or “opposed those who came back from the war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1334	28:13	ts5x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The leaders speak of doing something that will cause them to be guilty of sin as if it were sin were an object that the action brings upon them. Alternate translation: “something that will cause us to be guilty of sinning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1335	28:13	r3ms		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This phrase implies that it is Yahweh’s fierce wrath that is against Israel. The words “fierce wrath” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is extremely angry with the people of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1336	28:15	j5cm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The men whom the leaders assigned by name” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1337	28:15	hm45				0	This is a type of shoe.
1338	28:15	z4u7				0	“put the weak ones who were too weak to walk on donkeys”
1339	28:18	pbe6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Taking a city is an idiom that means to conquer or to capture the city. Alternate translation: “The Philistines captured Beth Shemesh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1340	28:18	jx3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1341	28:19	ets5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The metonym “Judah” represents the people of Judah. Yahweh humiliating the people is spoken of as if he physically brought Judah low to the ground. Alternate translation: “Yahweh humiliated the people of Judah because of Ahaz” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1342	28:19	e6ya		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ahaz sinning very much is spoken of as if sin were a very heavy object. Alternate translation: “sinned very greatly against Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1343	28:20	bg3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is Tiglath-Pileser III, also known as Pul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1344	28:20	wv9p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Helping Ahaz against his enemies is spoken of as if it were strengthening Ahaz. Alternate translation: “caused him trouble instead of helping him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1345	28:22	vu6s				0	“when he was suffering”
1346	28:23	g194		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The Syrians believed Damascus to be the city where their gods dwelt, much like Yahweh dwelt in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “the gods whom the Syrians worshiped in Damascus” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1347	28:23	j2la		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This expresses Ahaz’s opinion. Because the Syrians had defeated him and his army, Ahaz attributed his defeat to the gods whom the Syrians worshiped. Alternate translation: “gods whom he believed had enabled the Syrian army to defeat him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1348	28:23	dud5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “ruin” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “those gods ruined him and all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1349	28:23	s5rh				0	Here “Israel” represents the southern kingdom of Judah.
1350	28:24	aq8i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of God … the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1351	28:24	r4zt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Possible meanings are (1) the word “corner” refers to street corners, or places where streets intersect. Alternate translation: “on every street corner in Jerusalem” or (2) the various parts of Jerusalem are spoken of as if they were the corners of the city. Alternate translation: “in every part of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1352	28:24	a6t1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Ahaz was king, he may have had his workers make these high places. Alternate translation: “he had his workers make altars for him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1353	28:25	hu6h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Ahaz was king, he may have had his workers make these high places. Alternate translation: “he had his workers make high places to burn sacrifices” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1354	28:26	q9h8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ahaz’s actions are spoken of as if they were a path upon which he walked. The phrase “first and last” refers to those extremes and everything in between. Alternate translation: “all that he did from the beginning of his reign to the end of his reign” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1355	28:26	x2wa				0	“anyone can look at the book … Israel and see that they are written there”
1356	28:26	b6cl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone has written them in the book” or “you can read of them in the book” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1357	28:26	al5i				0	This is a book that no longer exists.
1358	28:27	ik3s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ahaz dying is spoken of as if he had fallen asleep. Alternate translation: “Ahaz died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1359	28:27	db2g				0	“people buried him”
1360	28:27	i4nk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Ahaz” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1361	29:intro	abct				0	2 Chronicles 29 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story of King Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29-32) Special concepts in this chapter Cleansing the temple King Hezekiah was a great king. He cleaned and rededicated the temple. This was a sign that he wanted the people to return to worshiping Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])
1362	29:1	at93		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“25 years old … 29 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1363	29:1	r1vb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1364	29:2	jk4r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “eyes” here represents seeing, and seeing represents judgment. Yahweh saw and approved of Hezekiah’s actions. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:1. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be right” or “what Yahweh considered to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1365	29:3	w3sj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of March and the first part April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1366	29:3	mz6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1367	29:3	u3j6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Hezekiah was king, he may have had his workers do these things. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah ordered his workers to open the doors … and to repair them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1368	29:4	a5x3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the east side of the temple. Alternate translation: “on the east side of the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1369	29:5	n27j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “filthiness” refers to things that the people had used to worship other gods. The narrator speaks of these things making the temple unacceptable to Yahweh as if they were physically dirty. Alternate translation: “remove the things that defile the holy place” or “remove the things that make the holy place unacceptable to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1370	29:6	mt3s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “sight” here represents judgment. Yahweh saw and did not approve of their ancestors’ actions. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh our God judged to be evil” or “what Yahweh our God considered to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1371	29:6	s1pj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases share similar meanings. The words “faces” and “backs” represent the people who turned so that their faces were away from the temple and their backs were towards it. Alternate translation: “turned away from the place where Yahweh lives” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1372	29:6	b4c5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Rejecting Yahweh and no longer worshiping him is spoken of as if the people had turned away from the temple. Alternate translation: “abandoned Yahweh’s temple and stopped worshiping him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1373	29:6	b94l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple where Yahweh lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1374	29:8	w7fa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the words “Judah and Jerusalem” refer to the people who live there. Hezekiah speaks of Yahweh being angry with the people and punishing them as if his wrath were an object that fell upon them. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh was angry, he had punished the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1375	29:8	u9gh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: “something that terrifies and horrifies people, and something that people scorn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1376	29:8	m9ik				0	The phrase “with your own eyes” emphasizes that the people can see this for themselves without others having to tell them about it. Alternate translation: “as you can see for yourselves”
1377	29:9	s1cz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “fallen by the sword” means to die in battle. The word “sword” represents the soldiers, who used swords as their primary weapons. Alternate translation: “our fathers have died in battle” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1378	29:10	kk25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “heart” represents the thoughts and intentions. Hezekiah speaks of deciding to do something as if that thing were in his heart. Alternate translation: “it is my intention” or “I have decided” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1379	29:10	n8z4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Hezekiah speaks of Yahweh no longer being angry with them as if Yahweh’s anger were a person who turns away from them Alternate translation: “he may no longer be angry with us” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1380	29:11	h7hq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings are (1) “to stand in his presence” or (2) this is an idiom that means to serve a person of high rank. Alternate translation: “to serve him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1381	29:12	qf5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These verses list the names of the Levites who began to do the work that Hezekiah had ordered them to do. These are all men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1382	29:12	rbc2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “arose” is an idiom that means that the Levites began to act. Alternate translation: “the Levites began to work” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1383	29:15	mj7w				0	This phrase shows that the king gave his command in obedience to the word of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “in obedience to the word of Yahweh” or “because of what Yahweh had said”
1384	29:15	r6mx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A place that is fit to be used for God’s purposes is spoken of as if it were physically clean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1385	29:15	kw9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1386	29:16	av6v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh … the courtyard of the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1387	29:16	vd9p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “filth” refers to things that the people had used to worship other gods. The narrator speaks of these things making the temple unacceptable to Yahweh as if they were physically dirty. Alternate translation: “they brought out all the defiled things that they found in the temple of Yahweh” or “they brought out all the things that they found in the temple of Yahweh that made it unacceptable to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1388	29:16	lxp4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	A small body of water that flows on the east side of Jerusalem. At times it was used as a trash dump. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1389	29:17	r12t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day marks the day when Yahweh brought the people out of Egypt. This is near the middle of March on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1390	29:17	tz1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is near the end of March on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1391	29:17	v2qz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The phrase “the porch of Yahweh” refers to the porch of the temple. “They reached” means that they began to cleanse this section. Alternate translation: “they had begun to cleanse the porch of Yahweh’s temple” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1392	29:17	fe4g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1393	29:18	r51d				0	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 2:4.
1394	29:19	kdv1				0	“Look at them. You can see for yourself that they are”
1395	29:20	xxe1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1396	29:22	j4qa				0	“the priests killed the bulls and took the blood”
1397	29:23	av6c				0	“the king and people in the assembly laid their hands on them”
1398	29:24	nbp8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the priests should make a burnt offering and a sin offering for all Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1399	29:25	s2i9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1400	29:25	rcg9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 5:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1401	29:25	vp7t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “command” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “arranging the Levites as David, Gad, the king’s seer, and Nathan, the prophet had commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1402	29:25	a5k2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “command” can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: “for Yahweh had commanded this through his prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1403	29:27	hv7d				0	The phrase “the song of Yahweh” refers to people singing a song to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the people began to sing a song to Yahweh also”
1404	29:28	yb2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “until the priests finished offering the burnt offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1405	29:29	h6j2				0	“When the priests had finished the offerings”
1406	29:29	sja7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The object of worship may be supplied in translation. Alternate translation: “bowed and worshiped Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1407	29:31	hy9j				0	These were offerings of thanksgiving.
1408	29:31	d9p4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1409	29:31	qnr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “heart” represents the person who was willing. Alternate translation: “who were willing” or “who desired” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1410	29:32	c9xl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“70 bulls, 100 rams, and 200 male lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1411	29:33	i96i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“600 oxen and 3,000 sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1412	29:34	jg19				0	“to remove the skins from all the burn offerings”
1413	29:34	lw3b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “until they had finished the work” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1414	29:34	t5q7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Since there were some priests who were already consecrated, this implies that more priests consecrated themselves. Alternate translation: “until more of the priests could consecrate themselves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1415	29:34	m9p9				0	There were enough Levites to do this work because they had been careful to consecrate themselves. This implies that the reason that there were not enough priests was because the priests were not careful to consecrate themselves.
1416	29:35	t9en		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the priests performed the burnt offerings with the fat of the fellowship offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1417	29:35	qj4t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah set the service of the house of Yahweh in order” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1418	29:35	iny4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1419	29:35	n1mu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means that something is organized. Here it refers to the priestly service beginning in the temple again. Alternate translation: “was restored” or “began again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1420	29:36	e95y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the people had done the work quickly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1421	30:intro	abcu				0	2 Chronicles 30 General Notes
1422	30:1	ycd1				0	This represents the nation of Israel in general. Earlier the nation had been split into two kingdoms called by these names.
1423	30:1	n6z7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Ephraim and Manasseh were two of the tribes in the northern part of Israel. Here the phrase “Ephraim and Manasseh” refers to the people who belonged to all ten of the northern tribes of Israel. Alternate translation: “the northern tribes of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1424	30:2	iyr4				0	The Israelites normally celebrated the passover during the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first month is during the last part of March and the first part of April on Western calendars.
1425	30:2	cjw6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of April and the first part of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1426	30:4	wuc1				0	This refers to the proposal to celebrate the Passover in the second month instead of in the first month.
1427	30:4	y5hn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “in the judgment of the king and all the assembly” or “to the king and all the assembly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1428	30:5	kfr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	These are the most southern and most northern parts of Israel. By referring to them this way, the writer emphasizes that all of Israel was included. Alternate translation: “from Beersheba in the south to Dan in the north” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1429	30:5	rnn6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“as it was written that they should do.” It is implied that it was written that they should observe the Passover with large numbers of people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as Moses had written that they should observe it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1430	30:6	g84t				0	people who carry messages
1431	30:6	gq6n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys		0	The tribe of Judah was the largest of the tribes of Israel and was in the southern part of Israel. Here the phrase “Israel and Judah” refers to the people who belonged to the southern tribes of Israel. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 30:1. Alternate translation: “the southern tribes of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
1432	30:6	h5as		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn back to Yahweh” represents submitting to him again. Alternate translation: “submit again to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1433	30:6	iuq4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn back to the remnant” represents protecting the remnant again. Alternate translation: “so that he may again protect the remnant of you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1434	30:6	cg34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “hand” often represents power or authority. Here it represents the kings’ cruel authority to force people to go to other countries. Alternate translation: “who have escaped from the power of the kings of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1435	30:7	ly2x				0	This is a continuation of King Hezekiah’s message to the people of Israel.
1436	30:7	k5bi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “brothers” represents other people of Israel. Alternate translation: “your people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1437	30:7	hu7l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “horror” can be expressed with the words “horrified” or “horrible.” The author writes of what God did to their ancestors in terms of how other people would react when the saw what God did. Alternate translation: “he made them something that people would be horrified to see” or “he punished them horribly” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1438	30:8	szj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This represents submitting to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “submit to Yahweh” or “dedicate yourselves to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1439	30:8	lh8c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “his holy place” refers to God’s temple in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “come to his temple in Jerusalem for it is holy” or “come to his temple in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1440	30:8	qz7u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	The author writes of anger as if it were a person that can turn away from people. God’s anger turning away from them represents him no longer being angry with them. Alternate translation: “so that he will no longer be angry with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1441	30:9	we2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn back to Yahweh” represents submitting to him again. Alternate translation: “if you submit again to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1442	30:9	jzk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “find compassion” is a metaphor for experiencing compassion. Finding it “before those who led them” means those who led them away will show them compassion. Alternate translation: “your brothers and children will experience compassion from those who led them away as prisoners” or “those who led your brothers and children away as prisoners will be kind to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1443	30:9	j9n4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “turn his face away from you” represents rejecting them and refusing to protect them. Alternate translation: “will not reject you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1444	30:9	fzk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “return to him” represents submitting to God again. Alternate translation: “if you submit again to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1445	30:10	f4za		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Ephraim and Manasseh were two of the tribes in the northern part of Israel. Here the phrase “Ephraim and Manasseh” refers to the people who belonged to all ten of the northern tribes of Israel. See how you translated it in 2 Chronicles 30:1. Alternate translation: “the regions of the northern tribes of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1446	30:10	us4j				0	Zebulun was one of the tribes farthest in the north of Israel, but there were three other tribes that reached farther north.
1447	30:12	p3v4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “the hand of God” represents his guidance as if he were guiding them with his hand. Alternate translation: “God guided the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1448	30:12	f7h8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Having “one heart” represents being united and agreeing. Alternate translation: “causing them to agree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1449	30:12	z773		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “carry out the command” is an idiom meaning to do what was commanded. Alternate translation: “to obey the command” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1450	30:12	iu4r				0	The phrase “by the word of Yahweh” shows that the king and leaders gave their command in obedience to the word of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the command that the king and leaders gave them in obedience to the word of Yahweh” or “what the king and the leaders commanded because of what Yahweh had said”
1451	30:13	i16d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of April and the first part of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1452	30:14	mz5e				0	Here “They rose” means that they started to work at taking away the altars. Alternate translation: “They began to work and took away the altars” or “They took away the altars”
1453	30:14	e3np				0	These two phrases refer to altars that people had built to false gods.
1454	30:14	hm9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a small stream of water in the Kidron Valley. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1455	30:15	z59l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is near the beginning of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1456	30:16	il5m				0	“They stood in their appointed places”
1457	30:16	eq13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the blood of the lambs that the Levites killed. Here “received from the hand of the Levites” is a metonym for the Levites giving the blood to the priests. Alternate translation: “the blood that they received from the Levites” or “the lambs’ blood that the Levites gave to them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1458	30:17	tqj2				0	“the lambs for the Passover”
1459	30:18	ya9g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of some of the tribes that lived in the northern part of Israel. See how you translated “Zebulun” in 2 Chronicles 30:10. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1460	30:18	mq24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	To do something “against” instructions means to do something that is not in obedience to the instructions. If needed, the instructions can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “even though the written instructions said that they must purify themselves first” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1461	30:18	l747		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	The word “good” here is a reminder to the people that Yahweh is kind. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, who is good” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
1462	30:19	z91l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This continues the sentence that begins with the word “everyone” in verse 18.Here “sets his heart” is a metaphor for being determined to do something, and “to seek God” is a metaphor for knowing, worshiping, and obeying him. “everyone who is determined to obey God” or “everyone who truly wants to honor God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1463	30:20	c7at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies that Yahweh responded favorably to Hezekiah. Alternate translation: “So Yahweh responded favorably to Hezekiah” or “So Yahweh did what Hezekiah asked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1464	30:20	r6ld		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “healed the people” is a metaphor for forgiving the people and not punishing them. Alternate translation: “forgave the people” or “did not punish the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1465	30:21	ry68		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “kept the festival” is a idiom meaning to participate in the festival or celebrate the festival. Alternate translation: “celebrate the festival” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1466	30:21	wlu2				0	“singing and playing loud musical instruments to Yahweh”
1467	30:22	i564		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish		0	This was the reason that he spoke encouragingly to them. Alternate translation: “because they understood the service of Yahweh” or “because they served Yahweh skillfully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
1468	30:22	d2rq				0	The word “they” refers to the people of Israel.
1469	30:22	qnw4				0	Possible meanings are (1) “confession” here refers to saying that God is great. Alternate translation: “praising Yahweh” or (2) “confession” here refers to admitting their sins. Alternate translation: “confessing their sins to Yahweh”
1470	30:24	y3lu				0	Hezekiah gave the animals to the people as an offering to the Lord for the people to eat.
1471	30:24	ez4q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“1,000 bulls … 7,000 sheep … 1,000 bulls … 10,000 sheep and goats” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1472	30:25	wa91				0	Here “Judah” probably refers to the southern tribes of Israel.
1473	30:25	tkm9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here “Israel” probably refers to the northern tribes of Israel. The people are members of those tribes. They came to Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Alternate translation: “all the people who came together from Israel in the north” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1474	30:25	zr6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here “the land of Israel” probably refers to the land owned by the northern tribes of Israel. Alternate translation: “the foreigners who came from the land of Israel in the north” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1475	30:26	gw4f				0	“since the time when Solomon son of David ruled as king of Israel” or “since the Passover Festival that the people held when Solomon son of David was king of Israel”
1476	30:26	cm8s				0	“there had not been any Passover Festival in Jerusalem like this Passover Festival”
1477	30:27	mi6e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases mean the same thing and imply that God responded favorably to their prayer. Alternate translation: “God responded favorably to their prayer, which he heard in heaven, the holy place where he lives” or “God, who lives in the holy heaven, heard their prayer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1478	30:27	wny8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “God heard their voice” or “God heard what they said to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1479	30:27	pdh5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Their prayer going up to heaven represents God in heaven paying attention to them praying on earth. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1480	31:intro	abcv				0	2 Chronicles 31 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Hezekiah continues in this chapter. Important figures of speech in this chapter Idiom To express Hezekiah’s desire to please God, the author uses two idioms “to seek God” and “with all his heart.” This means that he really wanted to do what God wanted. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1481	31:1	gd96				0	“who were in Jerusalem”
1482	31:1	wb97		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun		0	Here “possession” means possessions in general. Alternate translation: “to his own property” or “to his own home” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
1483	31:2	rdy8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah organized the priests and the Levites into groups. He assigned each priest and Levite to their duties” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1484	31:3	a44p				0	Hezekiah took the meat and grain used for the burnt offerings out of his own possessions.
1485	31:3	nq8s				0	This was a festival coinciding with the movement of the moon.
1486	31:3	svt6				0	This refers to festivals which occur on specific dates.
1487	31:3	y96z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “just as Moses wrote in the law of Yahweh” or “just as Yahweh commanded in his law” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1488	31:5	i7r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can stated in active form. Alternate translation: “As soon as the people heard the command” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1489	31:5	sds3				0	“a tenth of all their crops”
1490	31:7	c9r3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. It is at the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dry season. It is during the last part of May and the first part of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1491	31:7	qec1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This is during the early rain season, which would soften the land for sowing. It is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1492	31:10	nl5j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents a family or descendants. Alternate translation: “a descendant of Zadok” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1493	31:10	jqr2				0	The chief priest would have been pointing to the large heaps.
1494	31:11	edq4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah commanded the priests and Levites to prepare storerooms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1495	31:12	j9tq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1496	31:13	gq1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1497	31:13	h6kt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents power or control. The phrase “under the hand” is an idiom that means to be under someone’s authority. Alternate translation: “were managers whom Konaniah and Shimei his brother supervised” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1498	31:13	tw2r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “over” is an idiom that means to be in charge of. Alternate translation: “the official in charge of everyone who served in the house of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1499	31:14	xr91		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1500	31:14	hww2				0	“the gatekeeper at the east gate of the temple”
1501	31:15	bdn1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1502	31:15	swk8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “under” is an idiom that means to be under someone’s authority. Alternate translation: “Eden … assisted Kore in the cities of the priests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1503	31:15	db3d				0	“Their duty was to give” or “They faithfully gave”
1504	31:15	pt73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “brothers” is a metaphor for “fellow priests.” Alternate translation: “to their fellow priests” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1505	31:15	mc4d				0	“group by group”
1506	31:15	g3vc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	Here “important” and “unimportant” are used together to mean “everyone.” Alternate translation: “to everyone, including the important and the unimportant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1507	31:15	xmh6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This seems to imply the old and the young. This can be restated to removed the nominal adjectives. Alternate translation: “those who are old and those who are young” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1508	31:16	c7vv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that they gave the freewill offerings. Alternate translation: “They also gave freewill offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1509	31:16	bde4				0	“three years old and older”
1510	31:16	fj9z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whose names were in the records” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1511	31:16	h3va		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to do the daily work that they were supposed to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1512	31:17	j5sp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood they distributed the freewill offerings. Alternate translation: “They distributed freewill offerings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1513	31:17	wq5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20 years old and older” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1514	31:19	ih7z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “there were men responsible for giving portions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1515	31:19	a2jb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to all whose names were in the records” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1516	31:21	xn3s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Seeking Yahweh represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: “to obey his God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1517	31:21	hpa7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “heart” refers to a person’s will and desire. Alternate translation: “he performed it with all his will” or “he was completely committed to what he did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1518	32:intro	abcw				0	2 Chronicles 32 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of King Hezekiah is completed in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Trust in Yahweh Because Hezekiah trusted God, God rescued Jerusalem from the attacked of the Assyrian army and healed Hezekiah when he was very sick. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1519	32:1	cr8m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “faithfulness” can be stated as “faithfully.” Alternate translation: “After Hezekiah faithfully did all the things Yahweh commanded him to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1520	32:1	kg14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Sennacherib represents his army. Alternate translation: “Sennacherib, king of Assyria, and his army came … They camped” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1521	32:1	ql5r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	Here “came” can be stated as “went.” Alternate translation: “went and entered Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
1522	32:2	cc6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Sennacherib also represents his army. Alternate translation: “that Sennacherib and his army had come and that they intended” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1523	32:2	yg5w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Jerusalem” represents the people there. Alternate translation: “to fight against the people of Jerusalem” or “to fight against the army of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1524	32:3	hu1g				0	The people of the city would fill up wells and fountain springs with earth and rocks, hiding the water from the Assyrians, but the people would cause the water to flow into the city through secret pathways.
1525	32:4	s837		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The people use a rhetorical question to emphasize that they do not want the kings of Assyria to find their water. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “We do not want the kings of Assyria to come here and find a lot of water.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1526	32:4	k77q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings for “kings” are (1) this is an idiom that refers to the one king of Assyria. Alternate translation: “the king of Assyria” or (2) this may refer to the king and his other leaders. Alternate translation: “the king and the other leaders of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1527	32:5	axu1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The readers should understand that Hezekiah probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah took courage and commanded the people to build up … They built … They also … they made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1528	32:5	m33q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases		0	Possible meanings are (1) Hezekiah strengthened his position by commanding the people to repair the walls of the city. You can make this clear by using the connecting word “by.” Alternate translation: “Hezekiah strengthened the city by building up” or (2) he became encouraged. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah became encouraged and built up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases]])
1529	32:5	k73i				0	This is a part of the wall on the north side of Jerusalem.
1530	32:6	hs5z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “place over” means to put in charge of. “He put military commanders in charge of the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1531	32:7	u7m5				0	“for our God is with us and is more powerful than those with the king of Assyria”
1532	32:8	w79p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “arm” represents strength, and “flesh” represents humanity. Alternate translation: “are only those with human power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1533	32:9	p11g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	The word “now” is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator tells background information about the location of Sennacherib and his army. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1534	32:9	z923		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a city in Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1535	32:10	a1ag		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people to think about their situation. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are not able to endure a siege in Jerusalem.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1536	32:11	lv26		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah is misleading you … king of Assyria.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1537	32:11	he12				0	“so that you will die from lack of food and water”
1538	32:11	wh6w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “from the power of the king of Assyria” or “from the king of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1539	32:12	k45m				0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is the same Hezekiah who has taken away … sacrifices.’” or “Hezekiah has taken away … sacrifices.’”
1540	32:12	ksx4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” and “Jerusalem” represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “commanded the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1541	32:13	dje4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You know very well what … lands!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1542	32:13	b4vn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There was no god … power!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1543	32:14	dpm2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There was no god among all the gods … who … hand!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1544	32:14	d1sb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “from my power” or “from me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1545	32:14	t2ve		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “There is no reason your God should be able … power!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1546	32:15	t69x				0	Here the word “now” is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
1547	32:15	xfh2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Sennacherib uses a rhetorical question to cause the people of Jerusalem to think about their situation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your God will certainly not be able to rescue you from my hand!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1548	32:17	a3w9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “from my power” or “from me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1549	32:18	m1vc				0	“Sennacherib’s servants shouted loudly”
1550	32:18	j3py		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of fear. Alternate translation: “to make them very afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1551	32:18	a4xg				0	“the Assyrian army might capture”
1552	32:19	t94h				0	“They mocked the God of Jerusalem as they had mocked the gods of the other peoples of the earth”
1553	32:19	gsf3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This emphasizes that humans made these idols with their own hands and are therefore worthless. Alternate translation: “which are merely idols that men have made” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1554	32:20	y9b9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heaven” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “cried to Yahweh for help” or “pleaded to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1555	32:21	d5z2				0	“embarrassed” or “ashamed”
1556	32:21	vc32				0	“the temple of his god”
1557	32:22	aiw4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “from the power of Sennacherib … from the power of all others” or “from Sennacherib … from all others” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1558	32:22	s1f2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “rest” can be translated as “peacefully.” Alternate translation: “caused them to live peacefully with all the people of the nations around them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1559	32:23	bw24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “lifted up” is an idiom that means to honor. Also, “in the eyes” is a metaphor that represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “the people of all the nations honored him” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1560	32:24	m9ff		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that he would heal Hezekiah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1561	32:25	y1pq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But Hezekiah did not act in a grateful way after Yahweh helped him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1562	32:25	rqn5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” is a metonym that represents a person’s inner being. Here “heart was lifted up” is an idiom that means to become proud. Alternate translation: “he became proud” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1563	32:25	mt46		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh becoming angry and punishing the people is spoken of as if “anger came on” them. “Judah” and “Jerusalem” are metonyms that represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “So Yahweh became angry and punished him and the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1564	32:26	auz1				0	“during Hezekiah’s lifetime” or “during Hezekiah’s reign as king”
1565	32:28	nb7k				0	This is a small enclosure where horses are kept. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 9:25
1566	32:28	kqd4				0	a storage place for small animals
1567	32:30	bhn5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The readers should understand that Hezekiah probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah who ordered his workers to stop up … and to build a tunnel so that the water would flow down” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1568	32:30	v3ga		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a stream near Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1569	32:31	pf9p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the miracle that Yahweh had performed in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1570	32:31	gzw6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents a person’s inner being. Alternate translation: “to reveal Hezekiah’s true character” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1571	32:33	feg7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This was a polite way to tell about him dying. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 9:31. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1572	33:intro	abcx				0	2 Chronicles 33 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter King Manasseh Manasseh angered God more than any other king of Judah. He worshiped the sun, stars and many foreign gods and even sacrificed his sons to the sun. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1573	33:2	new5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh’s “sight” refers to how he judges or decides on the value of something. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “things that Yahweh said were evil” or “the things that Yahweh considers evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1574	33:2	jsg3				0	Another possible meaning is “including the disgusting things.”
1575	33:3	ii16		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh would have commanded his workers to do the building for him. Alternate translation: “he had the high places rebuilt … he had altars built … he had Asherah poles made” or “he had his workers rebuild the high places … he had them build altars … he had them make Asherah poles” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1576	33:4	e3qg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The name is a metonym for the person. Alternate translation: “Jerusalem is where I will forever make known who I am” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1577	33:5	er9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that he built these altars so people could make sacrifices and worship the stars. Also, he would not have built these altars himself, rather he would have commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “He had his workers build altars in the two courtyards of the house of Yahweh so that the people could worship the stars and offer them sacrifices” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1578	33:6	u61w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place near Jerusalem that is also known as Gehenna. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1579	33:6	hx7i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	You may need to make explicit why he put his son in the fire and what happened after he did so. Alternate translation: “he burned his sons to death as an offering to his gods” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1580	33:6	ub3g				0	“asked for information from”
1581	33:6	wve2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	This refers to dead people. Alternate translation: “dead people” or “those who are dead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
1582	33:6	hn33		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh’s “sight” refers to how he judges or decides on the value of something. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “Manasseh did many things that Yahweh said were evil” or “He practiced the things that Yahweh considered evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1583	33:6	veg7				0	“Manasseh made Yahweh very angry”
1584	33:7	x5zn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh probably did not do the work. His servants would have done the work. Alternate translation: “Manasseh had ordered his servants to make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1585	33:7	ee91		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here God is represented by his “name.” Alternate translation: “where I want people to worship me forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1586	33:8	vm4i				0	“that I gave to their ancestors”
1587	33:9	rdl9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Jerusalem” is a part of “Judah.” Alternate translation: “the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1588	33:9	xtj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “nations” refers to the people who had lived in the land of Canaan before the Israelites had arrived. Alternate translation: “even more than the people whom Yahweh had destroyed as the people of Israel advanced through the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1589	33:11	kq9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Yahweh sent the army to attack Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “brought about an attack on them by” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1590	33:11	dl8y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The commanders were accompanied by their soldiers. Alternate translation: “the commanders of the army of the king of Assyria and their soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1591	33:11	ny48		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here Manasseh being taken as a prisoner is represented by him being bound by chains and fetters. Fetters were chains placed around the feet. Alternate translation: “seized Manasseh, bound him in chains, and took him as a prisoner to Babylon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1592	33:12	la3u				0	to beg for help
1593	33:13	xd6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The second phrase intensifies the first phrase and emphasizes the earnestness of Manasseh’s prayer. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “He prayed to God and begged him” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1594	33:13	sc6t				0	“to rule again as king”
1595	33:14	sqx2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
1596	33:14	w5tn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh did not do the building and construction himself, rather, he commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “Manasseh commanded his workers to build … They surrounded … and raised … He commanded his workers to put” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1597	33:14	v94d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was the name of a spring and a stream. See how you translated the “waters of Gihon” in 2 Chronicles 32:30. Alternate translation: “the waters of Gihon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1598	33:14	fly1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this hill as you did in 2 Chronicles 27:3. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1599	33:14	x6vz				0	“built the wall up”
1600	33:14	bz5w				0	This refers to cities with walls around them.
1601	33:15	kb2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh did not do the building and construction himself; rather, he commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “Manasseh commanded his workers to take away … they had previously built … and to throw” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1602	33:15	ybx7				0	“the false gods from other countries”
1603	33:16	lv5y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh did not do the building and construction himself, rather, he commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “He commanded them to rebuild” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1604	33:16	zu45		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Judah” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “he commanded the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1605	33:18	q7ja				0	“anyone can look among the deeds … Israel and see that they are written there”
1606	33:18	g2x7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	These phrases can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “men have written them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1607	33:18	cek8				0	This in account of the history of Israel that no longer exists.
1608	33:19	pvp6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Manasseh did not do the building and construction himself, rather, he commanded his workers to do it. Alternate translation: “the place where he had the high places built and the Asherah poles and the carved figures set up” or “the places where he commanded his workers to build the high places and to set up the Asherah poles and carved figures” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1609	33:19	pdw7				0	This is a book that no longer exists.
1610	33:19	ea55		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	These phrases can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “men have written about them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1611	33:20	kbb2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “So Manasseh died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1612	33:20	vbb4				0	“in his palace”
1613	33:20	cm3s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1614	33:20	wtg7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “became the next king” or “became the king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1615	33:21	q33h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“22 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1616	33:22	n97k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh’s “sight” refers to how he judges or decides on the value of something. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “things that Yahweh said were evil” or “the things that Yahweh considers evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1617	33:23	wf8p				0	“Amon sinned again and again” or “Amon continued to sin”
1618	33:24	d226		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “killed him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1619	33:24	ii8t				0	“planned in secret to kill him”
1620	33:25	i411		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “became the next king” or “became the king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1621	34:intro	abcy				0	2 Chronicles 34 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is the beginning of the story of King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34-35) Special concepts in this chapter Returning the people to Yahweh Josiah worshiped Yahweh and cleaned out the idols and shrines from Judah. The people returned to worship Yahweh again. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
1622	34:1	ek19		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“31 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1623	34:2	xd2k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh’s “sight” refers to how he judges or decides on the value of something. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Chronicles 14:2. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh said were right” or “the things that Yahweh considers right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1624	34:2	mad6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Josiah behaving as David did is spoken of as if he walked on the same road or way as David. Alternate translation: “lived the way David his ancestor had lived” or “followed the example of David his ancestor” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1625	34:2	a1un		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	To fully obey Yahweh is spoken of as if a person were on the correct road and never turned from it. Alternate translation: “did not do anything that would displease Yahweh” or “fully obeyed the laws of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1626	34:3	fqk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“year 8 … year 12.” See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 14:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1627	34:3	kyb1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of Josiah getting rid of the things that were used for worshiping false gods from Judah and Jerusalem as if he were making the places physically clean. Josiah would have commanded his workers to remove these things. Alternate translation: “he began to make Judah and Jerusalem acceptable again to Yahweh by having his workers remove from them the high places, the Asherah poles, the craved figures, and the cast metal figures” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1628	34:4	e96b				0	“in Josiah’s presence”
1629	34:4	ml1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Josiah probably commanded his workers to do much or all of this work. Alternate translation: “he had them cut apart … He commanded them to break … He had them scatter” or “he and his workers cut apart … He and his workers broke … He and his workers scattered” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1630	34:4	g9ae				0	very small pieces that could be carried away by the wind
1631	34:5	m1ai		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Josiah probably commanded his workers to do much or all of this work. Alternate translation: “He commanded them to burn” or “He and his workers burned” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1632	34:5	se8w				0	This means that the bones of the priests who offered sacrifices on the altars to the false gods were burned on the altars that the priests had previously made sacrifices on.
1633	34:5	i3cl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of Josiah causing Judah and Jerusalem to be acceptable to Yahweh as if he made them physically clean. Alternate translation: “he caused Judah and Jerusalem to be acceptable again to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1634	34:7	w5t4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do these things. Alternate translation: “He commanded his workers to break down the altars, to beat … to cut apart” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1635	34:7	nm3w				0	“into dust.” This means to smash them until they have become powder.
1636	34:8	xn4u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“year 18” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1637	34:8	f2r9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of Josiah causing Judah and Jerusalem to be acceptable to Yahweh as if he made them physically clean. Alternate translation: “Josiah had caused the land and the temple to become acceptable again to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1638	34:8	k15u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1639	34:9	ip5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1640	34:9	de7v				0	“gave to him the responsibility of using the money”
1641	34:9	mzp5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the Levites who guarded the doors had brought into the house of God all that they had gathered” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1642	34:10	t1fk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “they” refers to the men that Josiah had sent to Hilkiah the high priest. They first gave the money to him and then he distributed it to the men who supervised the building. Alternate translation: “Then Hilkiah entrusted” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1643	34:10	ha5t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This refers to some on the money that was entrusted to Hilkiah. Alternate translation: “some of the money” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1644	34:11	yl3v				0	workers who build with wood
1645	34:11	ipp7				0	pieces used to connect large beams
1646	34:11	lj49				0	“had allowed to rot”
1647	34:12	zvy2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1648	34:12	wu15		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate this man’s name as you did in 2 Chronicles 29:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1649	34:12	s18r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of the clan as you did in 2 Chronicles 20:19. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1650	34:12	bn3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate these men’s names the same as you did for other men by the same names in 2 Chronicles 17:7. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1651	34:13	nd5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that they were in charge of all the men who did any type of building work. Alternate translation: “These Levites were in charge of all of the men who did any kind of building work” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1652	34:14	z5es		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
1653	34:14	bku5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	The word “they” refers to Hilkiah and whoever was helping him. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When they brought out the money for the supervisors from” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1654	34:14	qbz4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Yahweh had given to the people through Moses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1655	34:14	mta4				0	Most likely these laws were written on a scroll. A scroll was a type of book made of one long, rolled-up sheet of papyrus or leather.
1656	34:15	ttn5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1657	34:16	ax2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “everything that you entrusted to them to do” or “everything that you gave them the responsibility to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1658	34:17	v63g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “They have gathered all” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1659	34:17	t5tw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The supervisors and workmen are represented by their “hand” to emphasize their possession. Alternate translation: “to the supervisors and the workmen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1660	34:19	ngp5				0	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1661	34:19	bzb3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. Alternate translation: “he tore his clothes because he was very upset” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1662	34:20	npc9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See:[[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1663	34:21	c1nu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “will” can be translated as a verb. Also, it is made clear in 2 Chronicles 34:22 that the king means for the men to go to the prophetess of Yahweh to determine Yahweh’s will. Alternate translation: “Ask Yahweh what he wants me to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1664	34:21	z4ue				0	“concerning the words”
1665	34:21	r1s7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “words” represents the laws. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the laws in the book that Hilkiah has found” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1666	34:21	y4ud		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Emotions such as anger are often spoken of in Scripture as if they were liquids. Alternate translation: “For Yahweh’s anger towards us is great, like water that could totally wash us away” or “For great is Yahweh’s anger with which he has punished us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1667	34:21	e2m2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all that is written in it” or “all that is in this book” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1668	34:22	p3p5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1669	34:22	ak1d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1670	34:22	vd7l				0	This refers to Shallum. Possible meanings are (1) the person who took care of the clothing that priests wore in the temple or (2) the person who took care of the king’s clothing.
1671	34:22	yp5b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	This was a cerain part of Jerusalem. It may have been a newer part. Alternate translation: “The Second Part” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1672	34:22	f1d3				0	“they had the following conversation with her”
1673	34:23	k4fz				0	Here “the man” refers to King Josiah.
1674	34:24	tiy2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The word is used here as an idiom to draw the listener’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1675	34:24	rv8h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh causing terrible things to happen is spoken of as if disaster were an object that he could bring to a place. Alternate translation: “I will soon cause terrible things to happen to this place and to those who live there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1676	34:24	t1c6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	“to Jerusalem” This refers to the city of Jerusalem which represents the whole land of Judah. Alternate translation: “on Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1677	34:24	je34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all the curses written” or “all the curses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1678	34:24	tx4r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “this place” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “on these people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1679	34:25	xy3h				0	“they have made me angry”
1680	34:25	vij3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Emotions such as anger are often spoken of in Scripture as if they were liquids. Alternate translation: “therefore, my anger against this place is like a fire, and nothing will stop it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1681	34:25	z4ci		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will pour out my anger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1682	34:26	ga8y				0	“About the message that you heard”
1683	34:27	bhc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents a person’s inner being. Feeling sorry is spoken of as if the heart were tender. Alternate translation: “because you felt sorry” or “because you repented” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1684	34:27	mcd9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1685	34:28	qy8e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	Both statements mean basically the same thing. They are polite ways of saying he will die. Alternate translation: “so I will allow you to die and be buried peacefully” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1686	34:28	jnw1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will gather you to your grave” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1687	34:28	iy2x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “eyes” represents the whole person. Also, the phrase “will not see” represents not experiencing something. Alternate translation: “you will not experience” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1688	34:28	z8yz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh causing terrible things to happen is spoken of as if disaster were an object that Yahweh would bring to a place. Alternate translation: “the terrible things I will cause to happen to this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1689	34:30	cn8m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “many other people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1690	34:30	kfz7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This merism includes everyone in between. Alternate translation: “from the most important to the least important” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1691	34:30	gpn8				0	“Then the king read aloud so that they could hear”
1692	34:30	vd5f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Hilkiah had found” or “that they had found” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1693	34:31	xn9m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the place where the king stood at the temple. Alternate translation: “stood where he was supposed to stand at the entrance to the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1694	34:31	zvj5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The way a person lives is spoken of as if that person were walking on a path, and “to walk after” someone is a metonym for doing what that other person does or wants others to do. Alternate translation: “live obeying Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1695	34:31	lu4e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These words all share similar meanings. Together they emphasize everything that Yahweh had commanded in the law. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1696	34:31	d6vz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “with all his heart” means “completely” and “with all his soul” means “with all his being.” These two phrases have similar meanings. Alternate translation: “with all his being” or “with all his energy” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1697	34:31	c6uv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “that this book contained” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1698	34:32	f6f5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all who lived in Jerusalem and Benjamin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1699	34:32	e4nw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “accept the terms of the covenant” or “promise to obey the covenant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1700	34:33	ma9c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do this. Alternate translation: “Josiah commanded his workers to take away all” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1701	34:33	w2ik		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	These are the idols that were repulsive to God. Alternate translation: “the disgusting idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1702	34:33	fu8n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Josiah’s life is represented by his “days.” Alternate translation: “For all of his life” or “As long as Josiah was alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1703	35:intro	abcz				0	2 Chronicles 35 General Notes Structure and formatting This is the end of the story of King Josiah. Special concepts in this chapter Passover Josiah organized a large Passover celebration and people shared their animals with those without animals to sacrifice. The celebration of Passover was a sign of proper worship by the people. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])
1704	35:1	fxr9				0	Josiah commanded the people to celebrate the Passover that Yahweh had commanded their ancestors to celebrate.
1705	35:1	bg3u				0	Yahweh had commanded Moses that all the people of Israel were to go to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover.
1706	35:1	ha3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths		0	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The fourteenth day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1707	35:2	q95a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Placing the priests in a position is a metaphor for telling the priests which jobs they are to do. The reader should probably understand that Josiah commanded his officials to give instructions to the priests. Alternate translation: “He had people tell the priests which jobs to do” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1708	35:2	l5ws		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “service” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “as they served in” or “to serve well in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1709	35:3	ahj4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The readers should understand that Solomon probably commanded other people to do the actual work. Alternate translation: “that Solomon, king of Israel, commanded the people to build” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1710	35:4	hep3				0	The word “name” is a collective noun, referring to each name of each ancestral house and each division. Your language may need to say “according to the names of your ancestral houses and your divisions.”
1711	35:4	ir2z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. Alternate translation: “the families that are descendants of your ancestors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1712	35:4	p441				0	groups into which the people had divided the priests and Levites
1713	35:4	b7vi				0	“the instructions that David … and Solomon, his son, wrote”
1714	35:5	rg1m				0	“Take your positions in the temple area”
1715	35:5	mir3				0	This refers to the work group to which the people had assigned each Levite. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 35:4.
1716	35:5	k1kc				0	This refers to the various clans among the Levites. It seems that Levites were assigned to different work groups on the basis of the kind of work assigned to each clan or ancestral house. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 35:4.
1717	35:6	n3xl				0	This probably refers to the priests and Levites washing themselves before they did work in the temple.
1718	35:6	vzu7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “hand” refers to Moses himself. Yahweh used Moses as the agent to deliver his command. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “to obey all of the commands that Yahweh gave to the people through Moses” or “to do everything that Yahweh commanded Moses to tell the people” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1719	35:7	ek8d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
1720	35:7	cw1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“30,000 lambs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1721	35:7	cnd4				0	baby goats
1722	35:7	d9lj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“3,000 bulls” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1723	35:7	xj1b				0	“all these lambs, kids, and bulls that he gave were ones that he himself owned”
1724	35:8	int8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“two thousand six hundred small cattle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1725	35:8	qk5t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“300 oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1726	35:8	a9y3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are all the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1727	35:9	c545		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are all the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1728	35:9	dv66		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“5,000 small cattle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1729	35:9	lj1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“500 oxen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1730	35:10	q6hn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they prepared everything they needed so they could perform the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1731	35:10	mzl8				0	the groups into which the people had divided the priests and Levites. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 35:4.
1732	35:11	l69c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “hand” refers to the Levites. Alternate translation: “the blood that the Levites gave them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1733	35:12	xbw5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. Alternate translation: “the families that were the descendants of their ancestors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1734	35:13	p33m				0	All instances of “they” and “themselves” refer to the Levites (2 Chronicles 35:10).
1735	35:13	ti43				0	“They cooked the Passover lambs over fires”
1736	35:13	t8x9				0	“they cooked them in water in containers of different sizes”
1737	35:14	v9dj				0	“They … prepared the offerings that they would eat and the offerings that the priests would eat”
1738	35:15	pr5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer had directed them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1739	35:15	ku14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1740	35:16	lv9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This refers to everything associated with the preparation, the sacrifice, and the worship of Yahweh during the Passover. The word “service” can be expressed as a verb and this can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they did everything that needed to be done to serve Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1741	35:17	im2m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “observed the Passover” or “celebrated the Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1742	35:17	ctu9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	This refers to celebrating the festival. Alternate translation: “then kept the Festival of Unleavened Bread” or “then celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1743	35:18	iyr9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There had never been such a Passover celebration in Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1744	35:18	pkd3				0	This refers specifically to the nation of Israel as a whole, as it was before the northern kingdom and southern king split.
1745	35:18	eu9p				0	“from the time”
1746	35:18	m98d				0	Here “Israel” refers specifically to the northern kingdom of Israel.
1747	35:19	ud2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They observed this Passover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1748	35:19	xsz8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “was observed” or “was celebrated” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1749	35:19	ka5x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“year 18” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1750	35:20	h8at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he restored the worship in the temple as God had intended it to be. Alternate translation: “restored proper worship to the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1751	35:20	tva3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of the king of Egypt. Here the king represents himself accompanied by his army. Alternate translation: “Necho, king of Egypt, went up with his army” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1752	35:20	s4mn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. Here the city represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “against the people of Carchemish” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1753	35:20	x61r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here both Josiah and Necho represent themselves accompained by their armies. Alternate translation: “Josiah and his army went to fight against Necho and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1754	35:21	wh3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Necho uses this rhetorical question to tell Josiah that he is not in conflict with him and that Josiah should not attack him. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You have no reason to attack me, king of Judah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1755	35:21	wd9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the king Josiah represents his kingdom. Alternate translation: “I am not fighting your kingdom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1756	35:21	g5sp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” refers to the house of Babylon, where “house” is a metonym for the kingdom. The kingdom is a synechdoche representing the Babylonian army. Alternate translation: “against the house of Babylon, with whom” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1757	35:22	lx7n				0	Josiah disguised himself so that the other armies would not recognize him.
1758	35:22	sb4n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The word “him” refers to Necho who represents himself accompanied by his army. Alternate translation: “fight with the army of Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1759	35:22	u18u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here God is represented by his “mouth” to emphasize his speech. Alternate translation: “that had come from God” or “that God had said to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1760	35:22	zzr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The word “he” refers to Josiah who represents himself accompanied by his army. Alternate translation: “so he and his army went” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1761	35:22	csu6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1762	35:24	lf7i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Judah” and “Jerusalem” represent the people who live there. Alternate translation: “All the people of Judah and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1763	35:25	sc73				0	This means the day on which the writer wrote. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 5:9.
1764	35:25	zsf9				0	Possible meanings: (1) “this is where they are: they” or (2) “they still exist: they.”
1765	35:25	qbx9				0	This was an ancient scroll of funeral songs.
1766	35:26	g6lf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the good deeds that he did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1767	35:26	r9xn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1768	35:27	p9ah		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “and men have written of all his deeds … in the book” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1769	35:27	dg5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This refers to all of the significant things that he did from the beginning of his reign as king to the end of his life. Alternate translation: “all of his deeds” or “everything he did from the beginning of his reign to when he died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1770	35:27	bzc6				0	This is a book that no longer exists.
1771	36:intro	abc1				0	2 Chronicles 36 General Notes Structure and formatting This is the end of the story of Judah as an independent country. Special concepts in this chapter Punishment God warned the people through the prophets, that he would punish them if they did not worship Yahweh. The people refused to listen to the prophets or to stop their evil deeds. God finally punished them by letting the Babylonians conquer them. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])
1772	36:1	l5tm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1773	36:1	uya6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his … place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “instead of his father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1774	36:2	wjc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“23 years old … 3 months” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1775	36:3	s6cq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “removed him at Jerusalem” means that he caused him no longer to be king in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “The king of Egypt removed him from being king in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1776	36:3	ztc6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “land” represents the people who lived there. Alternate translation: “fined the people of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1777	36:3	qvv5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney		0	You may convert this to a modern measure. A talent was about 33 kilograms. Alternate translation: “thirty-three hundred kilograms of silver and thirty-three kilograms of gold” or “about 3,300 kilograms of silver and 33 kilograms of gold” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1778	36:4	t497		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1779	36:5	i9zz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“25 years old … 11 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1780	36:5	feb3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “sight” represents judgment. Yahweh saw and did not approve of Jehoiakim’s actions. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be evil” or “what Yahweh considered to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1781	36:6	f2pt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “him” refers to Jehoiakim. Jehoiakim represents either Jerusalem or the nation of Judah. Alternate translation: “attacked Jerusalem” or “attacked Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1782	36:7	lxi7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Since Nebuchadnezzar was king, he may have had his soldiers do this. Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar also had his soldiers carry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1783	36:7	sg83		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1784	36:8	w715				0	This usually refers to worshiping false gods, which Yahweh hated.
1785	36:8	k6hw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom refers to things that he did for which people could accuse him of wrong. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “what people found against him” or “things that he did for which people could accuse him” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1786	36:8	nj1u				0	“anyone can look in the book … Israel and see they are written there”
1787	36:8	yex6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone has written them in the book” or “you can read of them in the book” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1788	36:8	btm6				0	This is a book that no longer exists. See how you translated this in 2 Chronicles 35:27.
1789	36:8	kk9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Jehoiakim” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1790	36:9	a92l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“8 years old … 3 months and 10 days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1791	36:9	cdx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “sight” here represents judgment. Yahweh saw and did not approve of Jehoiachin’s actions. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judged to be evil” or “what Yahweh considered to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1792	36:10	py1t				0	“brought Jehoiachin to Babylon”
1793	36:10	rqc3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1794	36:10	sa28				0	“Jehoiachin’s relative”
1795	36:11	k62g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“21 years old … 11 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1796	36:12	r9zr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “sight” represents judgment. Yahweh saw and did not approve of Zedekiah’s actions. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh his God judged to be evil” or “what Yahweh his God considered to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1797	36:12	ww6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “mouth” represents the words that Yahweh spoke. Alternate translation: “who spoke the words that Yahweh spoke to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1798	36:13	h6mp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The phrases “stiffened his neck” and “hardened his heart” are both metaphors that mean to become stubborn. Zedekiah refusing to worship Yahweh is spoken of as if he refused to turn to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “Zedekiah stubbornly refused to worship Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1799	36:14	e8cz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “followed the … practices” means to do those things. Alternate translation: “they did the disgusting things that the nations did” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1800	36:14	y9gj				0	This phrase refers to worshiping other gods.
1801	36:14	hr9a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	A place that is unfit to be used for God’s purposes is spoken of as if it were physically dirty. The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “They polluted the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1802	36:15	q85q				0	“many times”
1803	36:15	ktr4				0	This refers to the temple.
1804	36:16	u5uq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the word “arose” refers to beginning an action. Yahweh punishing his people in his anger is spoken of as if his wrath were a person who acted against them. Alternate translation: “in his wrath, Yahweh began to punish his people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1805	36:16	wl7h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means that nobody could do anything to prevent what happened. Alternate translation: “there was no way to avoid it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1806	36:17	r9mq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “brought on them” means to cause to attack with his army. Alternate translation: “God caused the king of the Chaldeans to attack them, and he” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1807	36:17	azp7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The king probably did not personally kill their young men. Rather, his army killed them. Alternate translation: “whose army killed their young men with swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1808	36:17	ad1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” is a metonym for the power to defeat them. Alternate translation: “God allowed the Chaldean army to defeat them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1809	36:18	r168		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the temple of God … the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1810	36:19	j8uc				0	“They” refers to the Babylonian soldiers.
1811	36:20	z2vu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the king” refers to his soldiers whom he ordered to do the work. The phrase “carried away” is an idiom that means to forcefully bring them to Babylon. Alternate translation: “The king had his army forcefully take to Babylon” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1812	36:20	mmk1				0	“until the kingdom of Persia came to power”
1813	36:21	ki7q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the noun “word” can be translated with the verb “spoke.” The word “mouth” represents Jeremiah. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh spoke through Jeremiah” or “the word from Yahweh that Jeremiah spoke” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1814	36:21	h5z4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	The people were supposed to obey the Sabbath law by not farming the land every seventh year. This phrase speaks about this as if the land were a person that would obey the Sabbath law and rest. Alternate translation: “until the land had rested according to the Sabbath law” or “until, as required by the Sabbath law, no one had farmed the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1815	36:21	ix41		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	The word “it” refers to the land. The land is spoken of as if it were a person who observed the Sabbath. Alternate translation: “The requirements of the Sabbath law were fulfilled as long as the land lay abandoned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1816	36:21	c5fm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“so that 70 years passed while the land lay abandoned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1817	36:22	x6dc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	This refers to the beginning of the reign of King Cyrus. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1818	36:22	v8ei		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the noun “word” can be translated with the verb “spoke.” The word “mouth” represents Jeremiah. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that what Yahweh spoke through Jeremiah might happen” or “so that the word from Yahweh that Jeremiah spoke might happen” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1819	36:22	gkj2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Motivating the spirit is a synecdoche for making someone want to act. Alternate translation: “Yahweh made Cyrus, king of Persia, want to act” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1820	36:23	uai3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration, as there were kingdoms over which Cyrus did not rule. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1821	36:23	w678		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “house” represents a temple. Alternate translation: “to build a temple for him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1822	36:23	vx9n				0	“Yahweh’s people”
1823	36:23	r9m2				0	“Let that person go up to the land of Judah”