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2	front:intro	nv2v		Introduction to 2 Kings Part 1: General Introduction Outline of 2 Kings The prophets Elijah and Elisha (1:1-8:15) Elijah brings Yahweh’s judgment onto King Ahaziah (1:1–18) Elijah goes to heaven and Elisha replaces him (2:1–25) Elisha defends the northern kingdom against Moab (3:1–27) Elisha performs various miracles (4:1–44) Elisha heals Naaman the Syrian (5:1–27) Elisha acts in time of war against Syria (6:1–7:20) Elisha’s reputation and prophecy about Hazael (8:1–15) The history of Judah and Israel from Kings Jehoram and Joram to the fall of Israel (8:16–17:41) The history of Judah from King Hezekiah to the fall of Judah (18:1–25:30) What are the Books of 1 and 2 Kings about? These books are about what happened to the people of Israel, from the time of King Solomon to the time both the northern and southern kingdoms were destroyed. These books describe how Israel split into two kingdoms after Solomon died. It also tells about all the kings that ruled over each kingdom after Solomon died. In the southern kingdom, some kings did what Yahweh judged to be right. For example, King Josiah repaired the temple and reformed the worship of Yahweh. He responded to the high priest finding a copy of the Law of Yahweh in Jerusalem (2 Kings 22–23). However, all of the kings of the northern kingdom were wicked. The Assyrians destroyed the northern kingdom in 722 B.C. The Babylonians destroyed the southern kingdom in 586 B.C. How should the title of this book be translated? The Books of 1 and 2 Kings were originally one book in Hebrew. They were separated into two books when translated into Greek. Translators might choose more meaningful titles such as “The First Book about the Kings” and “The Second Book about the Kings.” Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts What is the purpose of 1 and 2 Kings? These books were probably finished during the exile, after the Babylonians had destroyed the temple. They show how being faithful to Yahweh results in his blessing and prospering his people. Worshipping idols and not being faithful result in their being punished and destroyed. Part 3: Important Translation Issues Why do the Books of 1 and 2 Kings refer to someone being addressed indirectly? In the Bible, people often referred to themselves as “your servant” when speaking to anyone in a superior position to themselves. Indirectly addressing people in this way was intended to honor the one addressed. English sometimes uses the address “sir” in this way. But a translator should use whatever expressions that are natural in the project language in order to honor someone in a superior position. What does the king “did what was right (or) evil in the eyes of Yahweh” mean? The writer repeats this kind of expression throughout the Books of 1 and 2 Kings. Here “in the eyes of Yahweh” represents what Yahweh thinks about someone. If a king was faithful and obeyed the covenant, he did what was right according to Yahweh. If he was not faithful and disobeyed the covenant, he did what was evil according to Yahweh. 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. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]) What does the phrase “to this day” mean? This phrase was used by the narrator to refer to the time when he was 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 2 Kings 2:22; 8:22; 10:27; 14:7; 16:6; 17:23, 34, 41. Can I translate 2 Kings before 1 Kings? The Book of 1 Kings should be translated before 2 Kings, since 2 Kings continues from where 1 Kings ends.
3	1:intro	t6cl		2 Kings 01 General Notes Structure and formatting 2 Kings is a continuation of 1 Kings. The story of Elijah continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter God’s sovereignty God is in control of the future. King Ahaziah sent messengers to ask the Philistine god if he would recover from his fall, but this god does not know the future. Because he asked another god instead of Yahweh, Elijah sent the messengers to tell Ahaziah that he would not recover. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical question Elijah rebuked the king with a rhetorical question: “Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to consult with Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron?” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
4	1:1	ip77		“The people who lived in Moab rebelled”
5	1:2	qdg9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The upper room was built on the roof of the palace. The lattice was made of thin boards decoratively crossed over one another to form a balcony or window covering. Alternate translation: “the wooden boards around the flat roof of his palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6	1:2	n4u5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
7	1:3	xk53		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.
8	1:3	vu6l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This refers to someone from the city of Tishbe. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
9	1:3	sql3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This rhetorical question is asked as a rebuke for consulting Baal-Zebub. This may be written as a statement. This is irony because they are definitely aware of the God of Israel. Alternate translation: “You fools! You know there is a God in Israel, but you were acting as though you did not know when you sent men to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
10	1:3	ns1x		The word “consult” means to get the opinion of someone about a question.
11	1:4	hs1g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This is Yahweh’s message to King Ahaziah. Alternate translation: “Therefore Yahweh says to King Ahaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
12	1:4	ea7z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	When King Ahaziah was injured, he was placed in a bed. Yahweh said that he will never become well and be able to get out of the bed. Alternate translation: “You will not recover and you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13	1:5	h8rr	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	After meeting with Elijah, the messengers returned to the king instead of going to Ekron. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14	1:6	hrs2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This rhetorical question is asked as a rebuke for consulting Baal-Zebub. This may be written as a statement. This is irony because they are definitely aware of the God of Israel. See how you translated a similar question in 2 Kings 3:3. Alternate translation: “You fools! You know there is a God in Israel, but you were acting as though you did not know when you sent men to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
15	1:6	q7jq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	When King Ahaziah was injured, he was placed in a bed. Yahweh said that he will never become well and be able to get out of the bed. See how you translated this statement in 2 Kings 3:4. Alternate translation: “you will not recover and you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
16	1:8	ivq2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Possible meanings are (1) this is a metaphor that speaks of him being very hairy as if his hair were a garment. Alternate translation: “He was very hairy” or (2) “His clothes were made from animal hair” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
17	1:9	n9cs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The king sent the leader of the army with fifty men to bring Elijah back to him. Alternate translation: “Then the king sent a captain with fifty soldiers to seize Elijah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
18	1:9	a83f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
19	1:10	p9xj		The captain had called Elijah a man of God, but the captain and the king did not show Elijah proper respect. Elijah said this so that fire would come down from heaven, and this would prove that Elijah really was a man of God and he deserved their respect. Alternate translation: “Since I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven” or “If I am a man of God as you have said, let fire come down from heaven”
20	1:10	zh8j		“from the sky”
21	1:11	u4yt	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
22	1:12	ft4v		The captain had called Elijah a man of God, but the captain and the king did not show Elijah proper respect. Elijah said this so that fire would come down from heaven, and this would prove that Elijah really was a man of God and he deserved their respect. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 1:10. Alternate translation: “Since I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven” or “If I am a man of God as you have said, let fire come down from heaven”
23	1:12	pr93	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession	This means that the fire came from God. Alternate translation: “fire from God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
24	1:13	j2vk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 warriors” or “50 soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
25	1:13	ptv6		“begged him”
26	1:13	ye4v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The captain says that his servants are Elijah’s servants to show him honor. AT “my fifty soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
27	1:13	b8jf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here Elijah’s “sight” represents him judgement or evaluation. The captain is pleading with Elijah to let them live. Alternate translation: “please consider my life and the life of … as precious to you” or “consider my life and the life of … to be of worth to you and do not kill us” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
28	1:14	t3sy	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here Elijah’s “sight” represents him judgement or evaluation. The captain is repeating his request for Elijah to show kindness to him and let him live. Alternate translation: “please be kind to me” or “please allow me to live” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
29	1:16	akr3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This rhetorical question is asked as a rebuke for consulting Baal-Zebub. This may be written as a statement. This is irony because the king is definitely aware of the God of Israel. Alternate translation: “You must think there is no God in Israel whom you may ask for information!” or “You fool! You know there is a God in Israel to consult, but you acted as if you did not know.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
30	1:16	bgi9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	When King Ahaziah was injured, he was placed in a bed. Yahweh said that he will never become well and be able to get out of the bed. See how you translated this statement in 2 Kings 3:4. Alternate translation: “you will not recover and you will not get up from the bed where you are lying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
31	1:17	sl2v		“what Yahweh had told Elijah that Elijah had spoken”
32	1:17	s5cd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This describes the time that Joram began to reign over Israel by stating how long Jehoram had been reigning over Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “in the second year that Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat was king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
33	1:18	emi5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This rhetorical question can be written as a statement. It can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they are written … Israel.” or “someone has written about them in … Israel.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
34	2:intro	i216		2 Kings 02 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter ends the story of Elijah and begins the story of Elisha. Special concepts in this chapter Elisha replaces Elijah as the chief prophet of God. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
35	2:1	u56u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent	“So it happened.” This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
36	2:1	pmc1		a strong wind that spins around and around
37	2:2	w2jb	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As surely as Yahweh lives and as you live.” Here Elisha compares the certainty that Yahweh and Elijah are alive to the certainty of what he is saying. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise you that” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
38	2:3	w5x1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. Alternate translation: “A group of men who were prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
39	2:4	q628	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As surely as Yahweh lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” Here Elisha compares the certainty that Yahweh and Elijah are alive to the certainty of what he is saying. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:2. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise you that I will not leave you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
40	2:5	w9wu		“When Elijah and Elisha came near Jericho, the sons of the prophets who were from there said to Elisha”
41	2:5	g9du	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the group of men who were prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
42	2:6	y3ml	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As surely as Yahweh lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” Here Elisha compares the certainty that Yahweh and Elijah are alive to the certainty of what he is saying. This is a way of making a solemn promise. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:2. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise you that I will not leave you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
43	2:7	u37h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 of the sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
44	2:7	b5cd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the group of men who were prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
45	2:7	t6qz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means that they were standing, facing them. Alternate translation: “stood facing them” or “stood watching them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
46	2:8	v3mg		outer piece of clothing used as a covering
47	2:8	cca7		“The water of the Jordan River opened up so there was a dry path for Elijah and Elisha to cross over to the other side”
48	2:8	ai9c		“to the right and the left.” This refers to the right and the left of where Elijah struck the water.
49	2:9	l4ab		“it happened”
50	2:9	b2aw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to crossing the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “crossed over the Jordan River” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
51	2:9	q4e3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “before Yahweh takes me from you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
52	2:9	kk6z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Elijah’s spirit refers to his spiritual power. Alternate translation: “twice as much of your spiritual power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
53	2:11	ikl9		The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
54	2:11	c6ne	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession	Here the phrase “of fire” means that these were surround by fire. Alternate translation: “a chariot surrounded by fire pulled by horses surrounded by fire” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
55	2:11	xmx8		“was carried into the sky by a whirlwind.” Translate the word “whirlwind” the same as you did in 2 Kings 2:1.
56	2:12	su11		Elisha is calling Elijah his respected leader.
57	2:12	bb7w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	People would often tear their clothes as a sign of great sadness or grief. Alternate translation: “ripped them in two pieces to show his great sadness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
58	2:13	t6ri		The cloak was the otter clothing of a prophet. It was the sign of his job. When Elisha took Elijah’s cloak he was saying he was taking Elijah’s place as prophet.
59	2:14	l45f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Elisha is asking if Yahweh is with him as he was with Elijah. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, the God of Elijah, are you here with me?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
60	2:14	jjx1		The river separated and Elisha walked to the other side on dry ground, the same way he did previously when he was with Elijah.
61	2:14	q6wl		“to the right and the left.” This refers to the right and the left of where Elijah struck the water.
62	2:15	dm3g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the group of prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
63	2:15	cz8j		They are showing him deep respect and acknowledging him as their new leader.
64	2:15	fu1h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Elijah’s “spirit” refers to his spiritual power. This speaks of Elisha having this spiritual power as if it were something that physically rested upon him. Alternate translation: “Elisha does have the same spiritual power that Elijah did” or “The spiritual power Elijah had is now with Elisha” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
65	2:16	tz77	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	These men are referring to themselves when they say “fifty strong men.” Alternate translation: “See now, we are fifty strong men and we are now your servants. Let us go” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
66	2:16	pig4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 strong men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
67	2:17	x4m5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The sons of the prophets kept asking Elisha until he felt bad about saying “no.” Alternate translation: “They kept asking Elisha until he felt bad for denying their request, so” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
68	2:18	s7q6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he had told them previously what would happen. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I told you that you should not go, because you would not find him!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
69	2:19	s884		“The leaders of the city”
70	2:19	k9c8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that the city is located in a good place. Alternate translation: “this city is in a good place” or “this city is in a good location” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
71	2:19	jfc3		The men refer to Elisha here as “my master” to honor him.
72	2:19	rms6		producing good crops
73	2:21	jc7z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This speaks of Yahweh making the bad water pure as if he healed it. Alternate translation: “made the waters pure” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
74	2:21	q6wj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	This refers to things caused by the bad water. This also can be written in positive form. Alternate translation: “there will be no more death or problems with crops caused by this water” or “from now on this water will bring life and help the land become fruitful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
75	2:22	cpa7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the waters have remained pure” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
76	2:22	ygc2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means that something remains in a certain condition until the present time. Alternate translation: “by the word which Elisha spoke, and have always remained pure since” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
77	2:23	jl1u		The phrase “went up” is used her because Bethel is higher in elevation than Jericho.
78	2:23	y5ld	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The young boys wanted Elisha to go away from them and expressed this by saying “go up.” Alternate translation: “Go away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
79	2:23	gyr2		A bald person does not have any hair on their head. The young boys were mocking Elisha for having a bald head.
80	2:24	tzw2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“42 of the boys” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
81	3:intro	k5ke		2 Kings 03 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Elisha continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Victory and defeat God is in control of victory and defeat. The armies of Israel, Judah and Edom united to attack Moab from the desert for failure to pay tribute. When they ran out of water, they were in desperate condition. Therefore, they asked Elisha (the prophet of God) what to do and he said God would give them water and victory over Moab. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Idiom They described Elisha with the idiom, “who poured water on the hands of Elijah,” meaning “who served Elijah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter Anger It is said that, “Anger came on Israel.” It is not clear who was angry or why they were angry.
82	3:1	hcb2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This describes the time that Joram began to reign by stating how long the current king of Judah had reigned. The meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “in the eighteenth year that Jehoshaphat was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
83	3:1	t9pu	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	“year 18” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
84	3:1	gh3r		Sometimes this man is referred to as “Jehoram.” This is not the same person as the man mentioned in 2 Kings 1:17 named “Jehoram.”
85	3:2	dqh6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here “sight” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts or opinion. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh considers to be evil” or “what is evil in Yahweh’s judgement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
86	3:2	ry4x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	This compares how much evil he did to being less that the amount that his parents did. Alternate translation: “but he did not do as much evil as his father and mother had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
87	3:2	v3k7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession	This pillar was used in the worship of Baal, though it is unknown what the pillar looked like. Alternate translation: “the sacred stone pillar for worshiping Baal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession]])
88	3:3	u5f7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is an idiom. Here “holding on” to something means to continue doing it. Alternate translation: “he continued to commit the sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
89	3:3	n4ct	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
90	3:3	zgj1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	“Turning away” from something is an idiom which means to stop doing it. Alternate translation: “he did not stop committing those sins” or “he continued committing those sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
91	3:4	r82y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Mesha had to give these things to the king of Israel because his kingdom was controlled by the king of Israel. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Every year he was forced to give 100,000 lambs and the wool from 100,000 rams to the king of Israel, because his kingdom was controlled by the king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
92	3:4	n1ad	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“one hundred thousand lambs … one hundred thousand rams” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
93	3:6	kkb2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	“to prepare the people of Israel for war.” Here “all Israel” refers to all of the Israelite soldiers. Alternate translation: “to mobilize all of the Israelite soldiers for war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
94	3:7	q4bl		King Joram continues speaking to King Jehoshaphat.
95	3:7	uqt2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The word “you” refers to Jehoshaphat, but refers to both him and his army. Here “Moab” stands for “the army of Moab.” Alternate translation: “Will you and your army go with me to fight against the army of Moab?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
96	3:7	zuz1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Jehoshaphat is saying that he and his entire army will fight with King Joram against Moab. Alternate translation: “We will go with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
97	3:7	qh7x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Jehoshaphat is letting Joram use himself, his people, and his horses for his purposes. He speaks of this as if they belonged to Joram. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “We are ready to do whatever you want us to. My soldiers and my horses are ready to help you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
98	3:8	cld5		“By going through the wilderness of Edom”
99	3:9	luy3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	This refers to the kings accompanied by their armies. Alternate translation: “the king of Israel and his army went with the king of Judah and his army and the king of Edom and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
100	3:9	ei9n		Possible meanings are (1) the kings were not sure where they were going, and so they changed direction often or (2) the kings knew where they were going and they walked around Moab (2 Kings 3:8).
101	3:10	w5es	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The king uses a rhetorical question to emphasize how ridiculous and terrible their situation is. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “It looks like Yahweh will allow all three of us to be captured by Moab!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
102	3:10	lze9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Moab” refers to its army. Also, “the hand of Moab” refers to the “control” of Moab’s army. Alternate translation: “to give us over to Moab’s control” or “so the army of Moab will defeat us” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
103	3:11	m7as	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehoshaphat uses a rhetorical question here to state that he is certain that there is a prophet there and to find out where he is. This may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am sure there is a prophet of Yahweh here! Tell me where one is, so we may consult Yahweh by him.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
104	3:11	ql15	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
105	3:11	y2h5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This idiom means that he was Elijah’s helper. The phrase “poured water on the hands” is a description of one of the ways he served Elijah. Alternate translation: “who was a helper to Elijah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
106	3:12	gjn5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he is a prophet and that Yahweh tells him what to say. Alternate translation: “He speaks what Yahweh tells him to say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
107	3:12	xm7z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	They went to see Elijah and to consult with him about what they should do. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “went to see Elisha to ask him what they should do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
108	3:13	r7z3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he and the king have nothing in common. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have nothing to do with you.” or “I have nothing in common with you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
109	3:13	b5fg	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “hand of Moab” refers the Moab’s “control.” Alternate translation: “to give them over to the control of Moab” or “to allow them to be captured by the Moabite army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110	3:14	y4by	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As I know that Yahweh of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely.” Here Elisha compares the certainty that Yahweh is alive to the certainty that, if it were not for Jehoshaphat being there, he would not pay attention to Joram. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “As surely as Yahweh of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I promise you, if it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
111	3:14	g8m7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here serving Yahweh is spoken of as standing in his presence. Alternate translation: “whom I serve” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
112	3:14	js2s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	This can be written in positive form. Alternate translation: “I pay attention to you only because I honor the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
113	3:14	p915	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Jehoshaphat is referred to by his presence. Alternate translation: “I honor Jehoshaphat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
114	3:14	w5fa	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	These two phrases have similar meaning and are used together to emphasize that he would not pay any attention to Joram. Alternate translation: “I would not have anything at all to do with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
115	3:15	hy8s		“And it happened that”
116	3:15	ngt8		someone who plays the harp
117	3:15	hae4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Yahweh’s “hand” refers to his “power.” Alternate translation: “the power of Yahweh came upon Elisha” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
118	3:16	wr49		A trench is a long ditch that workers dig in the ground to collect water.
119	3:17	yt5g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will fill this river valley with water” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
120	3:17	yr9t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to drinking the water that Yahweh provides. Alternate translation: “you will drink the water” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
121	3:18	er4m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “Yahweh considers this as an easy thing to do” or “This is an easy thing for Yahweh to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
122	3:19	u249		A fortified city is well protected from enemies by such things as high walls or a easily defensible location.
123	3:19	ig6l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means to put rocks on the fertile land so that it is difficult to use. The meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “ruin every good piece of land by covering them with rocks” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
124	3:20	bag3		“water began flowing”
125	3:20	xh8j		“and soon the country became filled with water”
126	3:20	qt74		land, ground
127	3:21	by8m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about the Moabite army preparing to meet the three kings and their armies in battle. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
128	3:21	yqn5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “armor” represents ability to fight. Alternate translation: “all the men who could fight” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
129	3:21	ct3t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the word “kings” refers to both the kings and their armies. Alternate translation: “the kings had come with their armies” or “the kings and their armies had come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
130	3:22	bxk5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	This compares the red appearance of the water to the color of blood. Alternate translation: “it was red like blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
131	3:23	di7v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The soldiers are referring to themselves here as “Moab.” Alternate translation: “soldiers of Moab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
132	3:23	bft2		“steal their belongings.” After an army defeated their enemies, they would often plunder their towns by stealing whatever was left of value.
133	3:24	eny7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Israel” refers only to the Israelite soldiers and not to the whole nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “the area where the Israelite soldiers had set up their tents” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
134	3:24	v7zw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Israelites” refers only to the Israelite soldiers and not to the whole nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “the Israelite soldiers surprised” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
135	3:24	g9vn		“ran away from them”
136	3:25	g449	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the capital of Moab. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
137	3:25	fq8h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The walls and buildings of the city were made of stones. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “still had its stone walls and buildings in place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
138	3:25	a4lh		A “sling” is piece of animal skin with long cords at both ends in which a person can put a stone or other small, hard object and throw it a long distance.
139	3:26	v9le		Translate the name of this king the same as you did in 2 Kings 3:4.
140	3:26	hl9e		“that his army was being defeated”
141	3:26	lyu6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“700 swordsmen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
142	3:26	d77c		soldiers who fight with swords
143	3:26	l1sy		“force their way through.” There were many soldiers fighting on the battlefield which made it difficult to move though the crowd.
144	3:27	d4k7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	King Mesha burned his son with fire until he died. He did this as an offering to Chemosh, the false god of Moab. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
145	3:27	izf1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Here the word “anger” can be expressed as a verb. There are two possibilities for who is angry here: (1) The Moabite soldiers. Alternate translation: “So the Moabite soldiers were very angry with Israel” or (2) God. Alternate translation: “So God was very angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
146	4:intro	ma9j		2 Kings 04 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Elisha continues with a group of stories about the miracles Elisha did. (See: 2 Kings 4-6 and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]) Special concepts in this chapter Widow Elisha helps a widow financially, and he correctly prophesies that a barren woman would conceive and have a baby by the next year. Later, when that child dies, Elisha miraculously causes him to come back to life. Also, Elisha causes a poisonous food to no longer be harmful, and he miraculously feeds 100 people with only 20 loaves of bread.
147	4:1	x1ua	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
148	4:1	iu5k		“My husband, who was your servant”
149	4:1	s3r1		person who lends other people money
150	4:2	n1q6		The woman refers to herself as Elisha’s servant to show him honor.
151	4:2	rwy3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is an exaggeration. The only valuable thing she had was a jar of oil. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
152	4:4	pea2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means to go inside their house. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “you must go inside your house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
153	4:6	ln26		“the jars”
154	4:7	trw8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to Elisha. Alternate translation: “Elisha, the man of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
155	4:7	u3px	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is an idiom. It means to use the money to buy the things that they need, such as food and clothing. Alternate translation: “use the rest of the money for you and your sons for what you need to live” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
156	4:8	agh3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
157	4:8	aab9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that she asked him to stop and have a meal at her house. Alternate translation: “she asked him to come to her house to have a meal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
158	4:8	zxt5		“traveled through Shunem”
159	4:9	t6m9		“Now I understand”
160	4:9	s4jr		“who travels by regularly”
161	4:10	dnv6		The important woman continues talking to her husband about Elisha.
162	4:10	wt8r		Here “us” refers to the important woman and her husband.
163	4:12	jqx1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
164	4:12	dj7q		“Call the Shunammite woman.” This refers to the woman from Shunem that Elisha was staying with.
165	4:13	u5ec	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The phrase “gone to all this trouble” is an idiom that means to make great effort to do something. Alternate translation: “You have made a great effort to care for us” or “You have worked very hard to take care of us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
166	4:13	vi6j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “What can we do for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
167	4:13	dm19	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Here Elisha is asking if she would like for him to speak to the king or army commander to make a request for her. The implicit meaning of this question can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Can we make a request for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
168	4:13	v5zv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The woman is implying that she does not need anything because her family cares for her needs. Alternate translation: “I live surrounded by my family, and because they take care of me, I have no needs” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
169	4:15	cvk3		“Ask her to come to see me”
170	4:15	r7hp		“When Gehazi had called her”
171	4:15	tuw6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This refers to the doorway. Alternate translation: “the doorway” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
172	4:16	ybj5		“your son”
173	4:16	if5w		The woman uses both of these names to refer to Elisha.
174	4:16	a4ew		The woman refers to herself as Elisha’s servant to show him honor.
175	4:17	gn4c		“during the same season the next year”
176	4:18	r4hu		“When the child was older”
177	4:19	q4fx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The child said this because his head hurt. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “My head hurts! My head hurts!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
178	4:20	i924	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the woman’s knees refer to her lap. She held her son in her lap until he died. Alternate translation: “she held him on her lap until noon and then he died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
179	4:21	hf6d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This was the bed in the room she had prepared for Elisha when he traveled through Shunem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
180	4:21	a8m1		“Elisha, the man of God”
181	4:22	dr4k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The woman told her husband she was going to see Elisha but she did not say that she was going because their son had died. This implicit information may be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “that I may hurry to the man of God and then come back.’ But she did not tell her husband that their son had died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
182	4:23	v9f7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The woman states this, knowing this will be the case if her husband does as she requests. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Everything will be all right if you do as I ask” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
183	4:24	r8pm	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The woman did not saddle the donkey, rather the servant would have saddled it for her. Alternate translation: “she had her servant saddle a donkey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
184	4:25	yqh5		“So she traveled toward Mount Carmel where Elisha, the man of God, was”
185	4:25	kpg9		“While she was still far off, and Elisha saw her coming”
186	4:26	h6sp		“It is well” or “Yes, everything is fine”
187	4:27	kq55		“Mount Carmel”
188	4:27	r3nr	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This implies that she knelt or laid on the ground in front of him and grabbed his feet. Alternate translation: “she dropped down on the ground in front of him and put her hands around his feet” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
189	4:27	wjr1		Elisha can see that the woman is upset but Yahweh has not revealed to him the cause of her problem.
190	4:28	ct7i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The woman uses these rhetorical questions to show that she is upset about what has happened. She is speaking about her conversation with Elisha when he told her that she was going to have a son. These questions may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I did not ask you to give me a son, but I did ask you not to lie to me!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
191	4:29	g9dl		“Get ready to travel”
192	4:29	gd61		Elisha wanted Gehazi to travel as quickly as possible, without even stopping to talk to anyone.
193	4:30	x58s		“As surely as Yahweh lives and as you live.” This shows that the mother is taking an oath. The mother compares the certainty that Yahweh and Elisha are alive to the certainty of what she is saying. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise that”
194	4:31	nu33	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that the child was not alive. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “but the child did not show any signs of being alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
195	4:31	pel6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	Here being dead is spoken of as being asleep. Alternate translation: “is still dead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
196	4:33	xt9g		“So Elisha went by himself into the room where the child lay, closed the door”
197	4:35	k6ei		“laid on top of the boy again”
198	4:36	i9qz		“the Shunammite woman”
199	4:37	rvs8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	The woman bowed down before Elisha as a sign of great respect and appreciation. Alternate translation: “Then she bowed in front of Elisha with her face to the ground to show him her gratitude” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
200	4:38	j4lk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is an idiom. It does not mean that they were actually the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the group of men who were prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
201	4:38	mkn9		This is a dish that is usually made of meat and vegetables cooked in a pot with liquid.
202	4:39	n9y9		These vegetables were growing wild, meaning someone had not planted them.
203	4:39	e7es		He lifted the bottom edge of his robe up to his waist to make a place to carry more gourds than he could carry with his hands only.
204	4:39	e55c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Since they did not know what kind of gourds they were they did not know whether or not they were safe to eat. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “but did not know if they were good or bad to eat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
205	4:40	q1p2		“they poured the stew into bowls”
206	4:40	bvf8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means that there was something in the pot that could kill them, not that there is something dead in the pot. Alternate translation: “there is something in the pot that will kill us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
207	4:41	ss47		“He added it to the stew in the pot”
208	4:41	r9hq		“Serve it to the people”
209	4:42	e27z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
210	4:42	p26j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“20 loaves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
211	4:42	h26n		“made from the grain from the new harvest”
212	4:42	xa59		“fresh heads of grain.” This refers to grain from the new harvest.
213	4:43	l9rl	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The man uses this rhetorical question to imply that this is not enough bread to feed 100 men. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “That is not enough to feed a hundred men!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
214	4:43	tp2l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“100 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
215	4:44	ra7w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Yahweh is referred to by what he said. This phrase is a metonym for Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: “Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
216	5:intro	n1ty		2 Kings 05 General Notes Structure and formatting The stories of Elisha’s miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]])
217	5:1	t6rp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“sight.” The king’s “view” represents what he thinks about something. Alternate translation: “in the king’s opinion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
218	5:1	pdy1		Here “Aram” refers to the Aramean army. Alternate translation: “because through Naaman, Yahweh had given victory to the Aramean army”
219	5:2	seh1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the “Arameans” refer to the Aramean soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
220	5:2	vyi9		“in small groups attacking.” This means to go out attacking an enemy in small groups.
221	5:3	nz19		The girl from Israel, who had been captured by the Aramean soldiers, spoke to Naaman’s wife.
222	5:3	mnp1		Here “my master” refers to Naaman.
223	5:5	mq1r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The king is going to give the letter to Naaman to take with him to the king of Israel. Alternate translation: “I will send a letter with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
224	5:5	kp6b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“10 talents of silver, 6,000 pieces of gold.” This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “330 kilograms of sliver, 6,000 pieces of gold” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
225	5:5	ge56	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This were gifts from the king of Aram for the king of Israel. Alternate translation: “took with him ten … clothes, which were gifts for the king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
226	5:7	q6lq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	Often people would rip their clothes if they were in great distress. Alternate translation: “he ripped his clothes to show his distress” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
227	5:7	ief7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The king uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that the request of the king of Aram is outrageous and something he cannot do. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The king of Aram must think I am some sort of God, with the power over death and life! He wants me to cure this man of his leprosy, but I cannot do that.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
228	5:7	v9df	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The king of Israel did not believe the request to heal Naamam was the real reason for the letter. He thought the real reason was to start a fight. Alternate translation: “It seems he is looking for an excuse to start a fight with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
229	5:8	ck82		Elisha talks to the King of Israel about Naaman.
230	5:8	uj3n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to emphasize to the king that he does not need to be distressed and tear his clothes. Alternate translation: “There is no need to be distressed and tear your clothes.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
231	5:10	qqs5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “your flesh will be well” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
232	5:10	p9ph	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	this means that he will no longer be unclean. A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. God considers a person who has leprosy as being defiled and unclean. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
233	5:11	kr9b		This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
234	5:11	z6ex	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Yahweh is referred to by his name. Alternate translation: “Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
235	5:11	an1r		“over the diseased area of my skin” or “over my leprosy”
236	5:12	yxw5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Naaman uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that the Abanah and the Pharpar are better rivers than the Jordan. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The Abanah and the Pharpar Rivers, in my home country of Aram, are much better than any of the rivers of Israel! (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
237	5:12	i532	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of rivers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
238	5:12	iln3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Naaman uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he could have bathed in the other rivers easily. He believes that bathing in them could heal him just as bathing in the Jordan could. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I should have just bathed in them and been healed!” or “I could just as easily have bathed in them and been healed!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
239	5:12	d7lx		“was very angry as he walked away”
240	5:13	vet4		The servants were showing respect to Naaman by addressing him as “my father” or “sir.”
241	5:13	yvc6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The servant uses this question to carefully rebuke Naaman. Alternate translation: “you surely would have done it!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
242	5:13	jg7y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	The servant is comparing how much more willing Naaman should be to obey a simple command since he is willing to obey a difficult one. Alternate translation: “How much more willing you should be to obey” or “Should you not be even more willing to obey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
243	5:13	yyd5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The servant uses this rhetorical question to emphasize to Naaman that he should obey Elisha’s command. This question can be written as statement. Alternate translation: “You should be even more willing to obey when he says to you simply, ‘Dip yourself and be clean.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
244	5:14	t8jh		“Elisha, the man of God”
245	5:14	mgk2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	This speaks how smooth Namaan’s skin is after he is healed by comparing it to the skin of a young child. Alternate translation: “His flesh was restored again and was as soft as the flesh of a young child” or “His skin was well again and was smooth like a young child’s skin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
246	5:14	fh8a		“His skin”
247	5:14	y52x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “his leprosy was gone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
248	5:15	y16h		This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
249	5:15	j17q		“the only God in all the earth is in Israel”
250	5:16	d9cf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As surely as I know that Yahweh lives, before whom I stand.” Here Elisha compares the certainty that Yahweh is alive to the certainty that he will not receive any gifts from Naaman. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “As surely as Yahweh lives, before whom I stand, I promise you that I” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
251	5:16	ha3t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here serving Yahweh is spoken of as standing in his presence. Alternate translation: “whom I serve” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
252	5:16	rt86	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he will not accept any gifts. Alternate translation: “I will not take any gifts” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
253	5:17	wz69	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	The understood information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “If you will not take the gifts I have brought for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
254	5:17	uf7s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active from. Alternate translation: “let me have” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
255	5:17	iy2l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Naaman is asking to take soil from Israel and place it in sacks for two mules to carry home with him. He then plans to build an altar on the soil. Alternate translation: “as much soil from Israel as two mules can carry, so that I can build an altar to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
256	5:17	j1as		Naaman refers to himself as Elisha’s servant to honor him.
257	5:17	fvw4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	This can be written in positive form. Alternate translation: “will not offer burnt offering or sacrifice to any god but Yahweh” or “will only offer burnt offerings and sacrifices to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
258	5:18	xb8a		This is referring to the king of Aram, the king that Namaan works for.
259	5:18	w99e		“he supports himself on my arm.” This means that Naaman assists the king when he bows in the house of Rimmon because the king is either old or sick.
260	5:19	t8ub		“Go home and do not worry” or “Leave without fear”
261	5:20	rr3d		“Naaman had traveled”
262	5:20	e8j4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Kings 4:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
263	5:20	agk6		This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
264	5:20	d3ge		“has let Naaman the Aramean leave too easily”
265	5:20	zf65		“by not accepting”
266	5:20	d1p9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here Naaman is referred to by his hands to emphasize the act of giving. Alternate translation: “from him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
267	5:20	bj14	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	“As surely as Yahweh lives.” Here Gehazi compares the certainty that Yahweh is alive to the certainty of what he has decided to do. This is a way of making a solemn promise. Alternate translation: “As Yahweh lives, I promise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
268	5:22	my23	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “from among the prophets there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
269	5:22	e1md	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Gehazi is asking Naaman to give these things to him so that he can take them and give them to the prophets. Alternate translation: “Please give me a talent of sliver and two changes of clothes to give to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
270	5:22	a896		This word is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
271	5:22	m6yl	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight	This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “33 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
272	5:23	eu8w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight	This can be written in modern measurements. This talents are of silver. Alternate translation: “two talents of silver” or “66 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
273	5:23	hvj3		“gave them to”
274	5:23	dk33	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Naaman urged him to take gifts. Alternate translation: “Naaman urged Gehazi to take the gifts” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
275	5:25	g7mt		Gehazi refers to himself here as Elisha’s servant.
276	5:26	vnd5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that Yahweh allowed him to see what Gehazi had done. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have realized that my spirit could see you when Naaman stopped his chariot and talked to you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
277	5:26	db2t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that this is not the time take gifts. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is not the time to accept money … female servants.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
278	5:27	zy6v		This speaks of Gehazi and his descendant getting leprosy as if Naaman’s leprosy was taken from him and given to Gehazi. Alternate translation: “you and your descendants will have leprosy, just as Naaman had leprosy”
279	5:27	qcw4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The phrase “his presence” refers to the area where Elisha could see him. This means that he left the room where Elisha was. Alternate translation: “When Gehazi left the room, he was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
280	5:27	j8kw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Leprosy makes skin white. Here Gehazi’s leprous skin is compared to the color of snow. Alternate translation: “with skin that was white like snow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
281	6:intro	x6uv		2 Kings 06 General Notes Structure and formatting The stories of Elisha’s miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]) Special concepts in this chapter ==Impossible actions == Elisha caused an iron ax head to float. He fooled the whole army of Aram that was sent to arrest him. When the king of Aram besieged the capital of Israel, the people became so hungry they started eating their children. Elisha told the king of Israel that there would be plenty of food the next day, but the king’s counselor said it was impossible. Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical question The king’s counselor expressed his unbelief in Elisha’s prophecy of plenty of food: “See, even if Yahweh should make windows in heaven, can this thing happen?” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]])
282	6:1	u5ch	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “The group of prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
283	6:2	g72i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to the area by the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “let us go beside the Jordan River” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
284	6:3	hhg8		Here one of the prophet refers to the of the sons of the prophets as Elisha’s servants to show him honor.
285	6:4	id1n		Elisha goes with the prophets to cut trees.
286	6:5	bz3i		The ax head refers to the blade of the ax. This means that the ax head came loose from its the handle and fell into the water. Alternate translation: “the ax head separated from the handle and fell into the water”
287	6:5	aig1		The man said this to show that he was upset and frustrated. If you have a way of expressing these emotions in your language, you can use it here.
288	6:5	e14a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I borrowed it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
289	6:6	b5x5		“So Elisha, the man of God, asked”
290	6:6	vgb6		God uses Elisha to perform a miracle. The ax head rises to the surface of the water and it stays there so the prophet can pick it up.
291	6:6	q3qa		“caused the iron to float”
292	6:6	tcc9		“the ax head.” The ax head was made of iron.
293	6:8	q2d7		“When the king of Aram was at war with Israel,”
294	6:8	qf7l		This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author starts to tell a new part of the story.
295	6:8	iyb8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations	The king of Aram was telling his counselors where to set up the camp. Here the phrase “such and such” is a way to refer to the information of the location of the camp without writing it out. If this phase does not translate well into your language this may be written as indirect speech. Alternate translation: “and told them where his camp would be located” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
296	6:9	k7a6		“Elisha the man of God”
297	6:9	e7xw		Elisha knew the specific place that the Arameans were going to set up their camp and advised the king of Israel for his soldiers to avoid that area.
298	6:10	ta6i		This refers to the place that Elisha had warned the king about in 2 Kings 6:9.
299	6:10	dp7h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Elisha would warn the king of where the Aramean army would attack so that he could alert the people before the attack happened. Alternate translation: “Elisha warned the king of Israel in this way several times and the Israelites were able to stay safe” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
300	6:11	uas1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The king of Aram assumes there is a traitor among his soldiers who is giving information to the Israelite king. He uses this rhetorical question to try to find out who that traitor is. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Tell me which of you is for the king of Israel!” or “Tell me which of you is revealing our plans to the king of Israel!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
301	6:11	i6k1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	“To be for someone” means to be loyal to that person. In this case, it means that they would give information to help the king of Israel. Alternate translation: “is helping the king of Israel” or “is loyal to the king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
302	6:12	j6i2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The servant is saying that none of the king’s soldiers are giving information to the king of Israel. Alternate translation: “It is none of us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
303	6:12	utm2		This refers to the king of Aram.
304	6:12	kf93		“what you say in the privacy of your own bedroom”
305	6:13	zc42	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The king plans to send the men to capture Elisha for him. The king does not plan to capture him himself. Alternate translation: “I may send men to capture him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
306	6:13	dwq5		This word is used here to draw the king’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
307	6:13	j6jn		“Elisha is in Dothan”
308	6:13	q8tp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
309	6:14	m6bp		This refers to the king of Aram.
310	6:15	bva6		“Elisha” or “Elisha the man of God”
311	6:15	s75p		The word “behold” here shows that the servant was surprised by what he saw.
312	6:15	ic1z		“got up early in the morning and went outside, and he saw”
313	6:15	nj18	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The servant went back inside the house to tell Elisha what he had seen. Alternate translation: “The servant went back inside and said to Elisha” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
314	6:16	akl9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	“To be with someone” in battle means to fight for their side. Alternate translation: “those who are on our side in the battle are more than those who are on their side” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
315	6:17	lck2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Elisha is asking that his servant may be able to see things that other people cannot see, namely the horses and chariots of fire that are around them. Alternate translation: “make him able to see” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
316	6:17	z4r5		“he could see. What he saw was that”
317	6:17	z6di		The word “Behold” here shows that the servant was surprised by what he saw.
318	6:17	si9b		“the mountainside was covered with horses”
319	6:17	qyw8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This refers to the city where Elisha is. Alternate translation: “around the city where Elisha was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
320	6:18	a675		This refers to the Aramean soldiers.
321	6:18	v378		“Cause these people to be blind!” This refers to Yahweh causing them to be unable to see clearly.
322	6:19	w7lp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Elisha confuses the Arameans by telling them that they are not at the city they are searching for. Alternate translation: “This is not the way, neither is this the city you are looking for” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
323	6:20	i4n4		“It happened that” or “Then,”
324	6:20	ns1b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Elisha is asking Yahweh to cause the men to see clearly again. Alternate translation: “allow these men to see” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
325	6:20	vd3f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Yahweh allowed the men to see clearly again. Alternate translation: “Yahweh took away their blindness” or “Yahweh allowed them to see clearly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
326	6:20	jcr4		The word “behold” here shows that the Arameans were surprised by what they saw.
327	6:21	y74c		“when he saw the Aramean soldiers”
328	6:21	r85j		The king is speaking to Elisha the prophet and calling him “father” to show respect.
329	6:21	w4i5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the king of Israel is referring to his army as himself. Alternate translation: “Should I order my army to kill these enemy soldiers?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
330	6:22	we2x		Elisha was replying to the king of Israel’s question.
331	6:22	uvl9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to rebuke the king and tell him not to kill these men. The words “sword and bow” are a metonym for war in which soldiers use swords and bows and arrows. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You would not kill men whom you had captured in war, so you should not kill these men.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
332	6:22	p6iq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “bread” refers to food in general. Alternate translation: “Give them food to eat and water to drink” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
333	6:22	ga8c		This refers to the king of Aram.
334	6:23	bl78	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The king ordered his servants to prepare the food. He did not prepare the food himself. Alternate translation: “Then the king ordered his servants to prepare a lot of food for them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
335	6:23	ssk3		“Those groups”
336	6:23	yc6t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that they did not attack Israel for a long time. Alternate translation: “stopped attacking the land of Israel for a long time” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
337	6:24	wce5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	The name of the king of Aram. His name means “son of Hadad.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
338	6:24	qq7j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The king and his army attacked Samaria. Alternate translation: “they attacked Samaria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
339	6:25	qv4k		The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
340	6:25	fhe7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “a donkey’s head cost” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
341	6:25	w1hd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“80 pieces of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
342	6:25	zt5y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	This can be written in modern measurements. Alternate translation: “a fourth part of a liter” or “a quarter of a liter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
343	6:25	qsq1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction	This is one part out of four equal parts. Alternate translation: “one fourth” or “a quarter” or “1/4” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
344	6:25	rs62	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	The words “was sold for” are understood from the previous phrase. They can be repeated here. Alternate translation: “dove’s dung was sold for” or “dove’s dung cost” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
345	6:26	s9jn		“walking on top of the city wall”
346	6:26	ver8		The woman referred to the king by this name to show him respect.
347	6:27	hhf3		“The king of Israel answered the woman,”
348	6:27	i7qs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The king uses this rhetorical question to tell the woman that he cannot help her. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “If Yahweh is not helping you, then I cannot help you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
349	6:27	x15q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The king uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that there is no food available. Here the threshing floor refers to grain and the winepress refers to wine. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “There is nothing coming from the threshing floor or the winepress.” or “There is no food to harvest or any grapes to make wine to drink.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
350	6:28	ud9v		“The king said.” This means that they continued talking.
351	6:29	x1zj		“we cooked”
352	6:30	b5qa	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The words “the words” are a metonym for what the woman said. Alternate translation: “heard the woman tell what she and the other woman had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
353	6:30	run8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	The king ripped his outer garment to show his distress. Alternate translation: “he tore his clothes in grief” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
354	6:30	ht3d		He had been walking on the city wall when the woman called out to him in 2 Kings 6:24. Now he continued walking along it.
355	6:30	ss3c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	By wearing sackcloth even for his undergarments, the king showed that he was very sad and upset. Alternate translation: “he had sackcloth underneath his outer garment, against his skin” or “he was wearing sackcloth underneath his robe because he was very upset” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
356	6:31	uj2p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	The king is saying he hopes God will punish him and even kill him if Elisha the prophet does not die because of the things that have happened in the city of Samaria. Alternate translation: “May God punish me and kill me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
357	6:31	se8b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to Elisha dying, specifically be being beheaded. Alternate translation: “if Elisha son of Shaphat is not beheaded today” or “if my soldiers do not behead Elisha son of Shaphat today” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
358	6:32	l5iz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	“To be before the king” means to be one of his servants. Alternate translation: “The king of Israel sent one of his servants as a messenger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
359	6:32	q454	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Here Elisha is speaking to the elders right before the king’s messenger arrived. Alternate translation: “when the messenger had almost arrived, Elisha said to the elders” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
360	6:32	n9c4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this rhetorical question to draw attention to the kings messenger and to insult the king. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “See, this son of a murderer has sent someone to remove my head!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
361	6:32	vw57	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means that the king of Israel has the characteristics of a murderer. Alternate translation: “this man who is like a murderer” or “that murderer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
362	6:32	evx7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	It is understood that he sent a person. Alternate translation: “has sent someone to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
363	6:32	xt8t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This means to behead him. Alternate translation: “to cut off my head” or “to behead me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
364	6:32	nrb2		Elisha uses this word here to draw the elder’s attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen to what I want you to do: when”
365	6:32	sy1a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	If a door is shut against someone it means that it is closed and that they may not enter through it. Alternate translation: “hold the door shut so that he cannot come in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
366	6:32	m2uv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Elisha uses this question to assure the elders that the king is coming not far behind him. This rhetorical question may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The sound of his master’s feet is right behind him.” or “The king will be coming along soon after he arrives.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
367	6:33	uca5		The word “behold” alerts us to the arrival of the messenger.
368	6:33	qg92	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The messenger arrived, and so did the king, as Elisha had said he would. The phrase “came down to him” means that they arrived at the place where he was. Alternate translation: “the messenger and the king arrived” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
369	6:33	q6nq		“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
370	6:33	hk72		“Indeed, this trouble.” The word “behold” here adds emphasis to what follows. The phrase “this trouble” refers to the famine in Samaria and the suffering it caused.
371	6:33	txv7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This king use this rhetorical question to emphasize that he does not believe that Yahweh is going to help them. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Why should I continue to wait for Yahweh to help us?” or “I will not wait any longer for help from Yahweh!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
372	7:intro	tr2p		2 Kings 07 General Notes Structure and formatting The stories of Elisha’s miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]) Special concepts in this chapter Fear God caused the army of Aram to hear the sound of an enormous army approaching so they all ran away leaving all their food behind.
373	7:1	tu65	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It is implied that the Israelites will be paying less money for these item than they had been. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will sell a measure of fine flour for a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
374	7:1	cq3p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	Here the word “measure” translates the word “seah,” which is a unit of dry measurement equal to about 7 liters. Alternate translation: “7 liters of fine flour … 14 liters of barley” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
375	7:1	y4hp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 11 grams of silver” or “one silver coin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
376	7:2	su6x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A high ranking captain who was the king’s personal assistant is spoken of as if he was a person on whom the king leaned his hand. Alternate translation: “the captain who was close to the king” or “the captain who was the king’s personal assistant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
377	7:2	s4x6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh causing much rain to fall in order to make the crops grow is spoken of as if Yahweh were opening windows in heaven through which he pours down rain. Alternate translation: “even if Yahweh were to cause much rain to fall from heaven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
378	7:2	wdq1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The captain asks this question to express his unbelief. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “this could never happen!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
379	7:2	wqh6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The phrase “with your own eyes” emphasizes that the captain will certainly see the things that Elisha prophesied. Alternate translation: “you yourself will watch these things happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
380	7:2	d4g8		“but you will not eat any of the flour or barely”
381	7:3	fjf7		This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the writer starts to tell a new part of the story.
382	7:3	bwd4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Although there were four men, probably only one of them asks this question. The question is rhetorical and emphasizes that they should not do this. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Certainly we should not sit here until we die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
383	7:4	phg1		The four men with leprosy are saying that the Arameans might feed them so that they can live, or they might kill them, which would be no worse since they would die anyway.
384	7:5	s9aa		This refers to the early evening after the sun has set, but before it is dark.
385	7:5	wz76		“the edge”
386	7:6	mi4l		The soldiers of the Aramean army heard noises that sounded like a large army approaching to battle them. This was not an actual army, but the Lord had made them hear these sounds.
387	7:6	ue8p		“the Aramean soldiers said to each other”
388	7:6	msm4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the word “kings” represents the kings and their armies. Alternate translation: “the armies of the Hittites and the Egyptians” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
389	7:6	z55a		“to fight us” or “to attack us”
390	7:7	q69m		This is what happened after the Lord caused the Aramean soldiers to think they heard a large enemy army approaching their camp.
391	7:7	nsr2		This refers to the early evening after the sun has set, but before it is dark.
392	7:8	pq49		This refers to items that a conquering army takes from another army that they have defeated. Here it refers to “silver and gold and clothes.”
393	7:9	rl1z		“until morning”
394	7:9	bw6k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Someone punishing the four men is spoken of as if punishment were a person who captures them. Alternate translation: “the people will punish us” or “someone will punish us” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
395	7:9	mg3r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the word “household” represents the people who live in the king’s palace. Alternate translation: “tell the king and his people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
396	7:10	n961	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The implicit information may be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “as they were when the soldiers were still there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
397	7:11	c178	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “then people told it inside the king’s household” or “then people told it to the king and those in his palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
398	7:12	i2pp		“are planning to do to us” or “have done to deceive us”
399	7:12	w1yt		This means that they would capture the people and not kill them.
400	7:13	sp83	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Many of the horses belonging to the Israelites had died because of the famine. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “the horses in the city that are still alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
401	7:13	gv7r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The implicit information about what he wanted to see may be expressed clearly. Alternate translation: “see if what these lepers have said is true” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
402	7:14	ns26	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The implicit information about what the king wanted them to see may be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Go and see if what these lepers have said is true” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
403	7:15	zcq2		“They followed the path the Aramean army took all the way to the Jordan River”
404	7:15	l1aa	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is an exaggeration that means the men saw these items scattered along the road as they traveled. Alternate translation: “there were clothes and equipment all along the road” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
405	7:16	e95z		This refers to taking items from a defeated army.
406	7:16	pu67	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “So people sold a measure of fine flour for a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
407	7:16	eh13	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	Here the word “measure” translates the word “seah,” which is a unit of dry measurement equal to about 7 liters. Alternate translation: “7 liters of fine flour … 14 liters of barley” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
408	7:16	pys5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 11 grams of silver” or “one silver coin”(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
409	7:16	tv5d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “word” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “just as Yahweh had said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
410	7:17	hws6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A high ranking captain who was the king’s personal assistant is spoken of as if he were a person on whom the king leaned his hand. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 7:2. Alternate translation: “the captain who was close to the king” or “the captain who was the king’s personal assistant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
411	7:17	r27e		The crowd of people were in such a rush to get to the food in the camp that they knocked over the man and trampled him to death.
412	7:18	a3ew	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory	In this verse, the writer summarizes what happened by repeating the events that he described in 2 Kings 7:1. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
413	7:18	ky49		“About this time tomorrow”
414	7:18	y32g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	Here the word “measure” translates the word “seah,” which is a unit of dry measurement equal to about 7 liters. Alternate translation: “14 liters of barley … 7 liters of fine flour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
415	7:18	kz43	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 11 grams of silver” or “one silver coin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
416	7:19	n3ly	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory	In this verse, the writer summarizes what happened by repeating the events that he described in 2 Kings 7:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
417	7:19	g1xx		“Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
418	7:19	gkc2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh causing much rain to fall in order to make the crops grow is spoken of as if Yahweh were opening windows in heaven through which he pours down rain. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 7:2. Alternate translation: “even if Yahweh were to cause much rain to fall from heaven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
419	7:19	k7aj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The captain asks this question to express his unbelief. This question can be translated as a statement. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 7:2. Alternate translation: “this could never happen!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
420	7:19	z799	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The phrase “with your own eyes” emphasizes that the captain will certainly see the things that Elisha prophesied. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 7:2. Alternate translation: “you yourself will watch these things happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
421	7:19	e8ni		“but you will not eat any of the flour or barley”
422	8:intro	bje7		2 Kings 08 General Notes Structure and formatting The stories of Elisha’s miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]) Special concepts in this chapter Kings Elisha told Hazael that he would be king of Aram. Jehoram became king of Judah. He was evil so Edom and Libna revolted and chose their own kings. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])
423	8:1	j132		This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author starts to tell a new part of the story.
424	8:1	uw76		The story of this woman and her son is found at 2 Kings 4:8.
425	8:1	d8nn		“he had caused to become alive again”
426	8:1	imp7		To arise here is for a person to stop what he is doing and begin to do what he needs to do. Alternate translation: “Do as I say, and go”
427	8:2	j2gk		To arise here is for a person to stop what he is doing and begin to do what he needs to do. She may have been standing when she heard Elisha speak and decided to go.
428	8:2	q2bu		“Elisha, the man of God”
429	8:3	u7ww		This refers to the king of Israel.
430	8:3	z25q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	While the woman was gone, her home and property were sieged. She is begging for them to be returned to her. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “for her home and her property to be returned to her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
431	8:4	a78n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells us background information about what the king was doing when the woman arrived. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
432	8:5	dt7a		“had caused the child who was dead to become alive again”
433	8:5	yfr8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	While the woman was gone, her home and property were sieged. She is begging for them to be returned to her. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “for her home and her property to be returned to her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
434	8:6	zv9x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to the story of her son dying and Elisha bringing him back to life. The meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “about what had happened to her son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
435	8:6	lmk8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This metonym refers to the amount of money that the harvests of her fields were worth while she was away. Alternate translation: “all the profit from the harvests of her fields” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
436	8:7	e6xa	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of the king of Aram. His name means “son of Hadad.” See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Kings 6:24. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
437	8:8	ds2t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
438	8:8	q5ru	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Hazael was to take many gifts, not just one. Alternate translation: “take many gifts” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
439	8:8	gw6t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The phrase “in your hand” is an idiom meaning for him to take the gifts with him. Alternate translation: “with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
440	8:8	weg2		“Elisha, the man of God”
441	8:8	ks64		“ask Elisha to ask Yahweh”
442	8:9	bpb7		This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “which forty camels carried”
443	8:9	n2g2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“40 camels” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
444	8:9	sg7r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Ben Hadad was not actually Elisha’s son, but Hazael called him that to show a close relationship between them. Alternate translation: “Ben Hadad, the king of Aram, who is like a son to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
445	8:11	y1jt		“until Hazael felt uncomfortable”
446	8:12	c1pw		Hazael refers to Elisha this way to honor him.
447	8:12	k88j		God has shown Elisha what will take place in the future.
448	8:12	cp79	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The word “you” represents Hazael and refers to himself and the soldiers under his control when he is king. Alternate translation: “you will cause to happen” or “you will order your soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
449	8:12	rs1h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “you” represents Hazel but here refers to his soldiers and not to Hazael personally. Alternate translation: “You soldiers will set … your soldiers will kill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
450	8:12	mwe9		“crush their little children.” This is a brutal description of the soldiers killing children.
451	8:12	c5cf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means that the men will be killed in battle. The sword was the main weapon used in battle. Alternate translation: “kill their young men in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
452	8:12	m5j3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Specifically this refers to tear open their stomachs. Alternate translation: “rip open the stomachs of their pregnant women with swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
453	8:13	t6fk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Hazel refers to himself here as Elisha’s servant. Hazel uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he does not think he could do the terrible things that Elisha has said. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I could never do such great things!” or “Who am I, that I would have the power to do such things?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
454	8:13	jrg4		“this terrible thing.” Here the word “great” refers to something that has a large effect and is terrible.
455	8:13	pk37	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Hazael is talking about himself. He speaks of his low status and lack of influence by comparing himself to a dog. Here a dog represents a lowly animal. Alternate translation: “I am as powerless as a dog” or “I am as powerless as a lowly animal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
456	8:14	u24x		The phrase “his master” refers to Ben Hadad.
457	8:15	k77k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that Ben Hadad suffocated under the wet blanket. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “face. Ben Hadad was unable to breathe through it, and so he died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
458	8:16	x6vk		Jehoram becomes king of Judah.
459	8:16	twh9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This describes the time that Jehoram began to reign over Judah by stating how long Joram, the current king of Israel, had been reigning. Alternate translation: “In the fifth year that Jorman son of Ahab was king of Israel” or “In year five of the reign of Joram son of Ahab, king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
460	8:16	th81	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	“year 5” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
461	8:16	kr57		Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, became the king of Judah.
462	8:17	yy79	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“32 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
463	8:18	n85x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Here “walking” is an idiom that refers to how he lived and reigned as king. At this time in history, the recent kings of Israel had been evil kings. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Jehoram was an evil king, just as other kings of Israel who ruled before him had been” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
464	8:18	dj52	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “house” of Ahab refers to the members of Ahab’s family and his recent descendants. Ahab is Jehoram father-in-law. Alternate translation: “the same as the rest of the family of Ahab was doing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
465	8:18	s1wc		Jehoram had married king Ahab’s daughter.
466	8:18	p4ym	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
467	8:19	j8s5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “Judah” is a metonym for the people who live there. Alternate translation: “destroy the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
468	8:19	yb5a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	“since Yahweh had told David that he would always give David descendants.” This refers to Yahweh’s promise to David that his descendants would always rule Judah. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “since he had told David that his descendants would always rule Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
469	8:20	g8i2		“Edom rebelled against”
470	8:20	lj7q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the word “hand” refers to the control of Judah, and “Judah” refers specifically to the king of Judah. Alternate translation: “the control of the king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
471	8:20	m55m		“they appointed a king to rule over themselves”
472	8:21	gqd7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	What was “crossed over” can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Then Jehoram crossed the enemy lines” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
473	8:22	bue7		King Jehoram of Judah dies and his son Ahaziah becomes king.
474	8:22	tvz8		“So after that, Edom was no longer controlled by Judah, and it is still like that”
475	8:22	za77	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “Judah” refers to the king of Judah. Alternate translation: “the rule of the king of Judah” or “the authority of the king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
476	8:22	gu5q		to the time that this book was written
477	8:22	c7ws	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Libnah rebelled against the king of Judah just as Edom had. Alternate translation: “During that same time, Libnah also rebelled against the king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
478	8:22	ezk7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is another city that was originally part of Judah. Here “Libnah” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the people of Libnah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
479	8:23	nxu4		“To read more about the history of Jehoram and what he did,”
480	8:23	ys1v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to either inform or remind the readers that the information about Jehoram is in this other book. Alternate translation: “these things are written … Judah.” or “someone has written about them … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
481	8:24	a4g1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	Here “rested” is a polite way of referring to someone dying. After he died, his body was buried in the same place as the bodies of his forefathers. The phrase “was buried” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Jehoram died as his ancestors had died, and they buried him with his ancestors” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
482	8:24	a8hw		“Then Ahaziah, Jehoram’s son, became king after he died”
483	8:25	xk56		Ahaziah becomes king of Judah.
484	8:25	f3kd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This describes the time that Ahaziah began to reign as king of Judah by stating how long Joram, the current king of Israel, had reigned. Alternate translation: “in the twelfth year that Joram son of Ahab was king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
485	8:25	x65c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	“12th year” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
486	8:26	jxz8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“22 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
487	8:26	ja9u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Athaliah is the name of a woman. Omri is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
488	8:27	tvy6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Here “walking” refers his behavior or the way in which he lived. Alternate translation: “Ahaziah lived the same way as the others in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
489	8:27	a5ad	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “house” of Ahab refers to his family. Alternate translation: “the family of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
490	8:27	r7k2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
491	8:27	h1s1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This explains Ahaziah’s family relationship to Ahab. Ahaziah’s father was married to Ahab’s daughter. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “the son of Ahab’s son-in-law” or “a grandson of King Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
492	8:28	hi68	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The names of the three kings listed here are synecdoches and refer also to their armies that accompany them. Alternate translation: “Ahaziah’s army joined the army of King Joram of Israel to fight against the army of King Hazael of Aram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
493	8:29	e1qq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to heal” or “to recover” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
494	8:29	wi44	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Hazael” refers to himself and his army. Alternate translation: “the army of Hazael king of Aram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
495	8:29	c1ui	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Arameans had wounded Joram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
496	9:intro	eu4t		2 Kings 09 General Notes Structure and formatting The life of Elisha continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter King Jehu Elisha told a young prophet to go and tell Jehu that God had made him the new king. Jehu killed the kings of both Israel and Judah and Jezebel, the mother of the king. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
497	9:1	yn86	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This does not mean that they were the sons of prophets, but rather, that they were a group of prophets. See how you translated this phrase in 2 Kings 2:3. Alternate translation: “the group of the prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
498	9:1	xc5s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The phrase “in your hand” refers to him taking the bottle with him. Alternate translation: “with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
499	9:1	u975	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Translate the name of this city the same as you did in 2 Kings 8:28. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
500	9:2	bsu9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This means that Jehoshaphat is Jehu’s father and that Nimshi is Jehoshapat’s father. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
501	9:2	suq1		These are the people with whom Jehu was sitting.
502	9:2	y74x		“go along with him to” or “take him along to”
503	9:2	ycw4		“a private room”
504	9:5	s5qa		The writer uses the word “behold” to direct attention to what follows. If you have a way of doing this in your language, you can use it here.
505	9:5	nk22	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Jehu was sitting among the captains. You may introduce Jehu to the story line here if this is necessary in your language. Alternate translation: “Jehu and some other army officers were sitting together” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
506	9:5	y24h		The word “us” refers to Jehu and the other army captains.
507	9:7	n5fj		The young prophet continues to speak to Jehu, whom he had just anointed as king over Israel.
508	9:7	e949	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “blood” of the prophets and the servants refers to their deaths. Alternate translation: “I may avenge the deaths of my servants the prophets and all the servants of Yahweh” or “so that I may punish them for murdering my servants the prophets and all the servants of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
509	9:7	v3iw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	The understood verb may be supplied. Alternate translation: “avenge the blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
510	9:7	t494	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom Jezebel commanded her servants to murder” or “whose deaths were commanded by Jezebel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
511	9:7	f5vj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means that Jezebel commanded the people to be killed. Alternate translation: “by an order from Jezebel” or “by Jezebel’s command” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
512	9:8	xlv4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	Here to be “cut off” means to be killed. Alternate translation: “For the whole family of Ahab will perish, and I will cause every male child in his family to be killed” or “Every member of Ahab’s family will die, including every male child” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
513	9:8	nm7u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	This phrase is used to refer to every male, but it specifies “child” to emphasize that it includes children. Alternate translation: “every male” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
514	9:9	wgr2		The young prophet continues to speak the words of Yahweh to Jehu, whom he had just anointed as king over Israel.
515	9:9	ev98	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that God will destroy Ahab and his family just as he destroyed Jeroboam and Baasha and their families. Alternate translation: “I will get rid of the house of Ahab like I got rid of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
516	9:9	t27a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This phrase is used in this verse three times. Each time, the word “house” refers to the “family” of the man specified. Alternate translation: “the family of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
517	9:9	xb8q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate	These are the names of men. Translate the name “Nebat” the same as you did in 2 Kings 3:3. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
518	9:10	lvi6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that the dogs will eat her dead body. Alternate translation: “Dogs will eat the dead body of Jezebel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
519	9:11	b369		This refers to the other officers who were serving King Ahab.
520	9:11	p1vq		“crazy man”
521	9:11	g6by		Jehu says that he is a young prophet and they all are familiar with the kinds of things young prophets generally say. Alternate translation: “You know what kinds of things young prophets like him say”
522	9:12	vtu9		“Tell us what he said”
523	9:12	hqz3		“He talked about some things”
524	9:13	zdb5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	In this culture, putting clothing on the ground was a way of honoring the king, so that his feet would not touch the dirty ground. Alternate translation: “took off their outer clothes and put them in front of Jehu for him to walk on” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
525	9:13	ex32	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Not every man blew a trumpet. It is likely only one man blew a trumpet. Alternate translation: “One of them blew the trumpet and they all said” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
526	9:14	hv9p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Translate the name of this man the same as you did in 2 Kings 9:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
527	9:14	s5nw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about how Joram was wounded and went to recover in Jezreel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
528	9:14	pd6w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	These refers only to the Israelite army and not to everyone who lives in Israel. Alternate translation: “he and his army” or “he and the Israelite army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
529	9:14	w256	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Translate the name of this man the same as you did in 2 Kings 8:8. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
530	9:15	lga8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to recover from” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
531	9:15	py61	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he was wounded in battle with the Arameans. Alternate translation: “wounds that Joram got during the battle with the Aramean army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
532	9:15	v2kz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	This refers to Hazael and his army. Alternate translation: “against Hazael king of Aram and his army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
533	9:15	u6gv		This refers to the officers who were with Joram at Ramoth Gilead.
534	9:15	tk4f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	“If you are in agreement with me” Jehu uses this phrase to refer to if people are supportive of him being king and of his decisions. Alternate translation: “If you truly want me to be your king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
535	9:15	a8i6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to telling Joram and his army of Jehu’s plans. Alternate translation: “to warn king Joram and his army in Jezreel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
536	9:16	w7v3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	The word “now” is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about Ahaziah visiting Joram. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
537	9:17	d5k3		guard
538	9:17	fqp2		“Jehu and his men as they were still far away”
539	9:18	v71n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehu uses this rhetorical question to tell the messenger that it is none of his concern if he comes in peace or not. This may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is not your concern if I have come in peace!” or “It is not for you to know if I have come in peace!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
540	9:18	a578		The watchman told King Joram that the man he sent out is not coming back with a reply to the king’s question.
541	9:19	pk6m		“Then king Joram sent a second messenger riding a horse, who went out to meet Jehu and his army”
542	9:19	c4nc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	Joram had already sent one man. This was the next. Alternate translation: “another man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
543	9:19	rg7f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehu uses this rhetorical question to tell the messenger that it is none of his concern if he comes in peace or not. This may be written as a statement. See how you translated this question in 2 Kings 9:18. Alternate translation: “It is not your concern if I have come in peace!” or “It is not for you to know if I have come in peace!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
544	9:20	dp92	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Because the driver of the chariot drives the same way that Jehu son of Nimshi drives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
545	9:21	if9v		“each in his own chariot”
546	9:21	tg65		“When they reached Jehu, he was at”
547	9:21	q3cn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
548	9:21	byn3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This refers to a person from Jezreel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
549	9:22	uds6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehu uses this rhetorical question to state why he is not coming in peace. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There can be no peace as long as your mother Jezebel practices and promotes so much idolatry in the form of prostitution and witchcraft.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
550	9:23	nse3		“turned his chariot around to try to flee”
551	9:23	nc8t		trickery or deception
552	9:24	zn2r		“with all of his strength” or “with all of his power”
553	9:24	cdj4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Joram died from being shot with arrow. Alternate translation: “Joram fell down dead in his chariot” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
554	9:25	w6pd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
555	9:25	ei1x		“Pick up his dead body and throw it” or “Take his corpse and throw it”
556	9:25	mp87		“Remember”
557	9:25	t4d7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that they rode in the chariot behind Ahab’s chariot. Alternate translation: “behind his father Ahab’s chariot” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
558	9:25	x3uz		“Yahweh spoke this prophecy against Ahab”
559	9:26	a9nj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he will punish Ahab as he deserves for the evil he has done. Alternate translation: “I will give you what you deserve for the evil you have done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
560	9:26	p73v		“take Joram’s dead body and throw it into the field of Naboth”
561	9:26	y67y		“to fulfill the prophecy spoken to us”
562	9:27	gu34		This is the account of what happened to Ahaziah, the king of Judah, after Jehu killed Joram.
563	9:27	z52z		“saw what happened to Joram”
564	9:27	yl6p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
565	9:27	z7k2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The word “ascent” means that they were going up hill while travelling on the road to Gur. Alternate translation: “on the road leading up to Gur” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
566	9:28	bl6s		“his ancestors”
567	9:29	dnx1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This describes the time that Ahaziah began to reign by stating how long the current king of Israel had reigned. Alternate translation: “in the eleventh year that Joram son of Ahab was king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
568	9:29	j1he	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	“11th year” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
569	9:30	fnb3		“put on makeup, made her hair look nice”
570	9:31	fcb2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jezebel uses this rhetorical question to accuse Jehu of not coming peacefully. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are certainly not coming in peace, you Zimri, your master’s murderer!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
571	9:31	p3ch	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here Jezebel calls Jehu “Zimri” to say that he is a murderer. Zimri was a commander of the army of Israel who murdered the king of Israel because he wanted to be king. Alternate translation: “you murdered your master, just like Zimri murdered his master” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
572	9:31	z2ve	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
573	9:32	pup7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	To “be on someone’s side” means to be loyal to them and supportive of them. Alternate translation: “Who is loyal to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
574	9:33	v8nz		Jehu was telling the eunuchs to throw Jezebel out of the window.
575	9:33	fj4y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	The eunuchs threw Jezebel out of the high window and she died when she hit the ground. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
576	9:33	ip8k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he drove his horses over her body. Alternate translation: “Jehu’s horses that were pulling his chariot trampled her body under their feet” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
577	9:34	p8vf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The phrase “see now to” means to give your attention to whatever is specified. Alternate translation: “Now go to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
578	9:34	dj2x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Since Jezebel was the daughter of a king, it was necessary to bury her properly. Alternate translation: “because she is a king’s daughter and therefore should be buried properly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
579	9:35	v3xk		“they found no more of her body than” This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “all they found that was left of her body were”
580	9:35	l1m8		The palm is the inner part of the hand.
581	9:36	pqz3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This refers to someone from the city of Tishbe. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 1:3. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
582	9:37	kim4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	This speaks of the pieces of Jezebel’s body being scattered in the field as if they were dung spread in the field. Since the pieces of her body were so small and spread out there was nothing that could be collected and buried. Alternate translation: “the pieces of Jezebel’s body will be scattered like dung in the fields … so that no one will be able to recognize them and say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
583	9:37	xj6d		manure, specifically dung used as a fertilizer
584	9:37	ayb5		“so that no one will be able to recognize her body.” or “so no one will be able to tell this was Jezebel.”
585	10:intro	abca		2 Kings 10 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter God’s prophecy against the family of Ahab was fulfilled. Jehu killed all of Ahab’s descendants and all the worshipers of Baal. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]])
586	10:1	w4rf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“70 descendants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
587	10:1	bud2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means that Jehu sent a messenger to deliver the letters. Alternate translation: “Jehu wrote letters and sent a messenger to deliver them in Samaria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
588	10:3	fdt6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here, sitting on the king’s throne means to be appointed as king. Alternate translation: “make him king in his father’s place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
589	10:3	x59q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	“your master’s descendants.” Here the man that they selected to be king is referred to as Ahab’s royal line of descendants. Alternate translation: “to defend your master’s descendant” or “to defend him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
590	10:4	m1vq		“Then they were very afraid”
591	10:4	h24j		“two kings, Joram and Ahaziah”
592	10:4	lh37		Here “stand” means to be able to endure under trouble. Alternate translation: “could not endure against Jehu” or “could not resist Jehu”
593	10:4	ymj8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The descendants use the rhetorical question to imply that they cannot stand against Jehu. Alternate translation: “We cannot stand against him either!” or “We cannot resist him either!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
594	10:5	imx5		“the mayor of the city.” Here to be “over” something means to have authority and responsibility over it. Alternate translation: “the man who was in charge of the city”
595	10:5	r52c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to the people who raised the king’s children. Alternate translation: “they who raised the king’s children” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
596	10:5	h9q4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here Jehu’s “eyes” refer to his “sight.” His “sight” refers to what he thinks. Alternate translation: “Do what you judge to be right” or “Do whatever you think is the best” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
597	10:6	sb9l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	Joram had written one letter. This was the next. Alternate translation: “again wrote a letter to them” or “wrote another letter to them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
598	10:6	c3rg	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	To “be on someone’s side” means to be loyal to them and supportive of them. Alternate translation: “loyal to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
599	10:6	g3if		to hear and obey
600	10:6	hjr8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Jehu’s “voice” refer to what he says. Alternate translation: “to what I say” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
601	10:6	hij4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It is implied that they are to bring the heads of the Ahab’s descendant and present them to Jehu. Alternate translation: “you must take the heads … and bring them to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
602	10:6	v7id	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This refers to killing them and removing their heads. Alternate translation: “kill your master’s descendants and cut off their heads” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
603	10:6	qps2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“70 in number” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
604	10:6	xl7y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means that they were supervising them and teaching them. Alternate translation: “who were raising them” or “who were supervising them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
605	10:7	by3v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“70 persons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
606	10:7	dj3k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means that they sent people to deliver the baskets to Jehu. Alternate translation: “sent people to take them to Jehu” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
607	10:8	jl7j		“of Ahab’s descendants”
608	10:9	r1rc		“Jehu went to the city gate and stood before the people”
609	10:9	k9nc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly what they were innocent of. Possible meanings are (1) Alternate translation: “You are innocent of what happened to Joram” or (2) this means that they are not held responsible for the deaths of Joram’s family. Alternate translation: “You are innocent of what happened to Joram and his family” or “You are innocent of this matter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
610	10:9	dic5		Jehu uses this word here to draw the peoples’ attention to what he says next. Alternate translation: “Listen” or “Hear my words”
611	10:9	apq9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehu uses a rhetorical question to cause the people to think deeply about the situation. This can be written as a statement. Possible meanings are (1) Alternate translation: “but the men of Samaria are responsible for killing Ahab’s 70 descendants” or (2) Alternate translation: “but it was Yahweh’s will for these men to die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
612	10:10	tky4		“understand” or “be aware of the fact that”
613	10:10	qm1a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This speaks of everything happening that Yahweh has said will happen as if it were something that did not die and fall to the ground. Alternate translation: “No part of Yahweh’s word … will fail” or “every part of Yahweh’s word … will happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
614	10:10	dxa2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This speaks of Yahweh causing Ahab’s descendants to be killed as if he killed them himself. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has caused to happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
615	10:11	q6ub	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Jehu did not kill all of these people personally, rather he commanded for them to be killed. Alternate translation: “So Jehu commanded for all … to be killed” or “So Jehu commanded for all … to die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
616	10:11	yv9x		“all who were alive” or “all who were left”
617	10:11	m7rb	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This means that they had all been killed. Alternate translation: “until all of them had been killed” or “until all of them were dead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
618	10:12	s861	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This was the name of a place where sheep were sheared. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
619	10:13	h9iy		“going to visit”
620	10:13	w59s		“the children of King Joram”
621	10:14	rz36	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means to capture them, but not to kill them. Alternate translation: “Seize them” or “Capture them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
622	10:14	v6f8		“So they captured them”
623	10:14	q8s9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“42 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
624	10:14	b7wx		This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “He killed all of them”
625	10:15	hcx6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
626	10:15	fmq7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here a person’s “heart” refers to their loyality. If a person’s loyalty is “with someone,” it means that they are loyal to that person. Alternate translation: “Will you be loyal to me, as I will be loyal to you? … ‘I will.’” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
627	10:15	xmz8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	“If so, put your hand in mine” or “If so, let us shake hands” In many cultures, when two people shake hands, it confirms their agreement. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
628	10:16	rl1m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The word “zeal” may be expressed as an adjective. Alternate translation: “see how zealous I am” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
629	10:17	kbl6		“entire royal family”
630	10:17	st48	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to fulfill the prophecy that Elijah had spoken, which Yahweh gave to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
631	10:18	da4q		“called all the people and had them come to where he was”
632	10:18	gl45		“all the people of Samaria”
633	10:18	yq9j		“serve him much more than Ahab”
634	10:19	qw51		“Do not leave anyone out”
635	10:19	r6m8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that if they do not come they will be executed. Alternate translation: “We will execute anyone who does not come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
636	10:20	h3ia	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means to designate and prepare a period of time for something. In this case they were to prepare for an assembly for Baal. Alternate translation: “Prepare” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
637	10:21	g86v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that he sent messengers to take this message throughout the land. Alternate translation: “Then Jehu sent messengers” or “Then Jehu sent the message” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
638	10:21	sj5t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “so that every worshiper of Baal was there” or “so that every man came” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
639	10:21	uy4m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they filled it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
640	10:22	d5j3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Here “to keep” something means to care for it and oversee it. Alternate translation: “who was in charge of the priest’s wardrobe” or “who cared for the priest’s wardrobe” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
641	10:23	hbh1		“Jehu said to the people who were in the temple to worship Baal”
642	10:23	p3nc		“but that only worshipers of Baal are here”
643	10:24	qp6c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “hands” of the men refer to their “control.” By being stationed around the temple they were in control of the situation and it was up to them whether people were able to escape or not. Alternate translation: “If any of these men that I brought into your control escapes” or “If any of the men that are inside gets away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
644	10:24	vh3i		“we will kill the man who let him escape”
645	10:24	tel9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. This is a polite way to refer to a person being killed. Alternate translation: “we will take his life” or “we will kill him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
646	10:24	e792	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“in exchange for the life of the man.” Here this man is referred to by his “life” to emphasize that he did not die. Alternate translation: “for the man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
647	10:25	qf9l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to state that Jehu came out of the temple before he spoke to the guard. Alternate translation: “he went back outside of the temple of Baal and said to the guards and captains” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
648	10:25	t2x5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The men used swords to kill the worshipers of Baal. This phrase refers to their swords. Alternate translation: “with their swords” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
649	10:25	pcm3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This means that threw the dead bodies of the people out of the temple. Alternate translation: “threw their dead bodies out of the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
650	10:27	g8xj		“made it a public toilet” A latrine is a bathroom, or a toilet area, usually for a camp or buildings used to house soldiers.
651	10:27	zr1r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This means that something has remained in a certain condition until the present time. Alternate translation: “and since then it has always been that way” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
652	10:29	b11b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This speaks of Jehu committing the same sins that Jeroboam committed, as if Jeroboam’s sins were a place that Jehu did not leave. Alternate translation: “did not stop committing the kinds of sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had committed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
653	10:29	yas2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Kings 3:3. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
654	10:30	l9pm		“in carrying out” or “in accomplishing”
655	10:30	qe59	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “what I judge to be right” or “what I consider to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
656	10:30	v6lk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Ahab’s “house” refers to his “family.” Alternate translation: “the family of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
657	10:30	ufu9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “heart” represents “desire.” Alternate translation: “all that I desired for you to do” or “all that I wanted you to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
658	10:30	t8ua	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Sitting on the throne represents ruling as king. Alternate translation: “be the kings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
659	10:30	e1jz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	This refers to his son, grandson, great-grandson, and great-great-grandson. Alternate translation: “to the 4th generation” or “for four more generations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
660	10:31	t6dt	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Here “walking” refers to “living.” Alternate translation: “Jehu was not careful to live according to the law of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
661	10:31	k8mn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the “heart” refers to a person’s will and desire. Alternate translation: “in everything that he did” or “with all of his will” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
662	10:31	dsa7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	To “turn away” from something means to stop doing it. Alternate translation: “Jehu did not stop from sinning in the same ways as Jeroboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
663	10:32	v39i		“began to cause the territory controlled by Israel to become smaller”
664	10:32	lup5		areas of land
665	10:32	nr1q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Hazael” refers to himself and his army. Alternate translation: “Hazael and his army” or “King Hazael’s Aramean army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
666	10:32	ar6f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	See how you translated this king’s name in 2 Kings 8:8. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
667	10:33	n3me		“from the land east of the Jordan”
668	10:33	ef2f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are all names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
669	10:33	u9im	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	“the Arnon River” This is the name of a river. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
670	10:34	dhn9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This rhetorical question can be written as a statement. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
671	10:35	ka9p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This means that Jehu died. This speaks of him being buried where his ancestors were buried as if he were sleeping with them. Alternate translation: “Jehu died and they buried him in Samaria, where they had also buried his ancestors” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
672	10:35	g2qi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
673	10:36	m23h		“Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria for twenty-eight years”
674	10:36	e9ns	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“28 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
675	11:intro	abcb		2 Kings 11 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is the beginning of the story of the spiritual revival in Judah under Joash. The people returned to properly worshiping Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]]) Special concepts in this chapter Athaliah’s evil actions The mother of the king of Judah, Athaliah, killed all the royal children so that she could rule. She was not able to kill the baby Joash because his aunt hid him in the temple. When Joash was seven years old, the chief priest conspired with the army and made Joash king. They killed Athaliah and destroyed the temple of Baal. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
676	11:1	q8ru	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
677	11:1	ed43		“became aware that her son was dead”
678	11:1	vmz8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Athaliah did not personally kill the children. Alternate translation: “she commanded her servants to kill all the members of Ahaziah’s family who might become king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
679	11:2	e2rn		“took Ahaziah’s very young son Joash and hid him and his nursemaid in a bedroom in the temple. So he was not killed”
680	11:2	ys17	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
681	11:2	b2rw		This is the name of a man.
682	11:3	x9bc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Joash and Jehosheba hid him in the house of Yahweh for six years while Athaliah ruled the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
683	11:3	sm9g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This is a metonym for the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
684	11:4	qlj7		This continues the story of what happens after Joash, the son of King Azahiah, was hidden in the temple after all King Azahiah’s other descendants were killed.
685	11:4	lft4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“In the seventh year of Athaliah’s reign” or “In year 7 of Athaliah’s reign” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
686	11:4	n18c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the high priest (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
687	11:4	f6wi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	The phrases “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 each of 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]])
688	11:4	pvj6		This is the name of a particular group of the royal guards.
689	11:4	dar3		“had them come to meet with him.” Jehoiada, the high priest, had these military men report to him at the temple.
690	11:4	ycq8		Jehoiada revealed to them that Joash, King Azahiah’s son, was still alive.
691	11:7	ap6i		Jehoiada continues giving directions to the soldiers who will protect King Joash.
692	11:7	z17v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	They were to keep watch for the purpose of protecting the king from harm. Alternate translation: “in order to protect King Joash” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
693	11:8	jp1k		“Anyone who tries to go past you while you are protecting King Joash.” A rank refers to a line of soldiers.
694	11:8	d88v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you must kill him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
695	11:8	ck5g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	These two opposite things are a merism that refers to everything the king does. Alternate translation: “You must stay near the king at all times” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
696	11:9	ry72	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	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 each of 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 Kings 11:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
697	11:9	duu3		“Each commander”
698	11:10	jsa1		“were stored in the temple”
699	11:11	tzd5		Some versions translate the first two occurrences of “temple” as “palace.” These versions say, “from the right side of the palace to the left side of the palace, near the altar and the temple.”
700	11:12	bh8m		Jehoiada, the high priest, brought king Ahaziah’s son, Joash, out from the temple apartment where he had been raised in hiding.
701	11:12	i4yu		“presented him with the book of the law”
702	11:12	z9x3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	The priest poured olive oil on the head of Joash as a symbol that he was now the king. Alternate translation: “poured some olive oil on Joash’s head” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
703	11:12	sz23		Clapping their hands was a sign of the happiness of the people at the anointing of the new king.
704	11:13	xrt9		This refers to the noise made by all the soldiers.
705	11:13	c8pr		“she came to where the people had gathered at the temple”
706	11:14	ty2h		“When she arrived, she was surprised to see King Joash standing”
707	11:14	tnu7		“by one of the pillars of the temple”
708	11:14	le1p		“which was the usual place for the king to stand”
709	11:14	xwj4		“the people who played the trumpets”
710	11:14	kxx4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	She tore her clothes to express that she was very upset and angry. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
711	11:14	tc82		“You are traitors! You have betrayed me!”
712	11:15	y8gb	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	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 each of 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 Kings 11:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
713	11:15	i3h1		“Take her away between two rows of guards” or “Lead her away with a row of soldiers on each side of her.” Ranks are lines or rows of soldiers.
714	11:15	f3f3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It is implied that a person who followed her would be trying to help her. Alternate translation: “Anyone who follows to try to rescue her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
715	11:16	x4a6		Some versions translate this as “the guards seized her and took her to the palace, to the place where horses enter the courtyard.”
716	11:17	uxx6		“also made a covenant between the king and the people”
717	11:18	qgd8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization to show that a large group of people tore down the temple of Baal. Alternate translation: a large number of the people of the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
718	11:18	tn2k		“the temple of Baal”
719	11:18	qky4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a male priest. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
720	11:19	u5jn		They take the new king, Joash, from the temple to the palace.
721	11:19	u1k5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	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 each of 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 Kings 11:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
722	11:19	yh95		This is the name of a particular group of the royal guards.
723	11:19	j4wu		“brought the king from the temple to the palace”
724	11:20	hz2a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization. It is possible that some did not rejoice. Alternate translation: “many people in the land rejoiced” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
725	11:20	y27g		“the city was calm” or “the city was peaceful”
726	11:21	pit8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“Joash was 7 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
727	12:intro	abcc		2 Kings 12 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is the end of the story of the revival in Judah under Joash. Special concepts in this chapter Temple Joash repaired the temple. In many ways, the temple represents the relationship between the people and Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])
728	12:1	ze1f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“During year 7 of the reign of Jehu over Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
729	12:1	d8af		“Joash began to reign over Judah”
730	12:1	rhb3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This was the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
731	12:1	j5kp		“Zibiah, from the city of Beersheba”
732	12:2	ef2r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh judges to be right” or “what Yahweh considers to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
733	12:2	zt6j		“teaching him”
734	12:3	wpe8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But the people did not destroy the high places” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
735	12:3	u656	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Yawheh forbid the people to worship at these place. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “The people continued to go to places that were unacceptable to Yahweh, to make sacrifices and burn incense” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
736	12:4	spc4		This refers to money that people gave to support the temple. This money came in three forms that are described in the rest of the sentence.
737	12:6	zsi3		“when Joash had been king for twenty three years”
738	12:7	pm11	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Joash asks this question to rebuke the priests. Alternate translation: “You should have been repairing the temple!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
739	12:7	jj8t		“pay workers who will do the repairs”
740	12:9	c517		“Instead of the priests collecting the money, Jehoiada”
741	12:9	zfe8		“on the right side of the entrance to the temple”
742	12:9	sf7a		“put into the chest” or “put in the box”
743	12:9	fa63	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the money that people brought” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
744	12:10	qbt6		Many versions put this in a more logical order such as “count the money and put it in bags.”
745	12:10	dcd8		Possible meanings are (1) “put the money in bags” or (2) “tied up the money in bags” .
746	12:10	ri1a		“the money that they found in the chest”
747	12:11	fj3g		“counted”
748	12:11	uk5g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “hands” refers to the men. Alternate translation: “to men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
749	12:11	ldg6		“who repaired the temple”
750	12:11	stw3		people who build and repair things made of wood
751	12:12	ccn6		people who build with stone
752	12:12	l79i		people who cut stones into the correct size and shape
753	12:12	nj3x		“to buy wood and to cut stone”
754	12:12	azk6		“to pay for all of the needed repairs”
755	12:13	v3c8		“was not spent to pay for any of the temple’s”
756	12:13	al8w		These are items that would have been used by the priests for various temple tasks, such as sacrifices or festivals.
757	12:15	yl27	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they did not require the men who received the money and paid the workmen for the repairs to account for the money” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
758	12:15	d5vz		to keep a record of how much money was received and spent
759	12:16	frz5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It is implied that this money was not used for the repairs. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they did not use the money from the guilt offerings and the sin offerings to pay for the repairs to the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
760	12:17	lxs4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	This refers to Hazael’s army as well as to Hazael. Alternate translation: “Hazael king of Aram and his army attacked … Then they turned to attack” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
761	12:17	h8n3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of the king of the country of Syria. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
762	12:17	l227		“defeated and took control of it”
763	12:18	jt6e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	These men were previous kings of Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
764	12:18	g6qu		“dedicated”
765	12:18	uqk6		“the gold that was stored in the storerooms”
766	12:18	yc4i		The gifts Joash gave Hazael convinced him not to attack Jerusalem. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “So Hazael stopped attacking Jerusalem and left”
767	12:19	vzj6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that these things are recorded. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the history of the kings of Judah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
768	12:20	bpc3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	The location of this place is unknown. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
769	12:21	a67i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
770	12:21	c8xh		“in the place where his ancestors were buried”
771	12:21	jic7		“became the next king of Judah”
772	13:intro	abcd		2 Kings 13 General Notes Structure and formatting This is the last chapter about Elisha. Special concepts in this chapter Elisha’s death The king of Israel is upset when Elisha is dying. Elisha assures him that he will have three victories over Aram. Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor The king compares the protection that Elisha had given Israel to “The chariot of Israel and the horsemen.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
773	13:1	x3b7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“After Joash had been ruling Judah for almost 23 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
774	13:1	k11v		“rule over the kingdom of Israel located in Samaria”
775	13:1	sr5w		“Jehoahaz was king for 17 years”
776	13:2	a5vp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
777	13:2	dmd4		“did the same sins as Jeroboam”
778	13:2	r613	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here stopping his sin is spoken of as if he turned away from them. This can also be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Jehoahaz did not stop doing the sins of Jeroboam” or “Jehoahaz continued to do the same sins as Jeroboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
779	13:3	sii1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh becoming angry with Israel is spoken of as if his anger was a fire that burned. Alternate translation: “Then Yahweh became very angry with Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
780	13:3	u4tp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “them” refers to Israel and “hand” refers to the power to control them. Alternate translation: “allowed Hazael the king of Aram, and Ben Hadad, his son, to repeatedly defeat the Israelites in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
781	13:4	hcy2		“prayed to Yahweh”
782	13:4	ghi9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. The abstract noun “oppression” means the same as “the king of Aram was oppressing them.” Alternate translation: “he saw how severely the king of Aram was oppressing Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
783	13:5	n7zw		“someone to rescue them”
784	13:5	lp9p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “hand” refers to the power to control them. Alternate translation: “he enabled them to be free from Aram’s power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
785	13:6	jts3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To stop sinning is spoken of as if they departed from the sins. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Israel did not stop doing the same sins as Jeroboam had done” or “Israel continued to commit the same sins as Jeroboam had committed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
786	13:6	yu8j		“the family of Jeroboam”
787	13:7	y28l		“had defeated the army of Jehoahaz”
788	13:7	rn9h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	The Aramean army had so severely defeated the army of Israel that what remained was so worthless that it is compared to wheat chaff that the laborers walk on at harvest time. Alternate translation: “had crushed them as workers crush chaff under their feet at harvest time” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
789	13:8	pi49	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that the acts of Jehoahaz are recorded in another book. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
790	13:9	kb13	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a polite way of saying that he died. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
791	13:10	dwi8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“After Joash had ruled Judah for almost 37 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
792	13:10	j1vy		“Jehoash son of Jehoahaz began to rule over Israel in Samaria”
793	13:10	l84r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This was a king of Israel who was the son of Jehoahaz. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
794	13:11	sa6k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here “sight” represents God’s thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “He did things that Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
795	13:11	ird8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To stop sinning is spoken of as if he left behind the sins. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Jehoash did not stop committing the same sins as Jeroboam” or “Jehoash kept committing the same sins as Jeroboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
796	13:11	gt2b		“by which Jeroboam had caused Israel to sin”
797	13:11	jsm8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To sin is spoken of as if he was walking along a sinful path. Alternate translation: “but Jehoash continued to do these same sins” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
798	13:12	h7yt	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the strength of Jehoash’s army is spoken of as Jehoash’s “might.” Alternate translation: “the power that his army showed when they fought against the army of Amaziah king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
799	13:12	u7z4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that the acts of Jehoahaz are recorded in another book. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
800	13:13	q8g6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This a polite way to say that Jehoash died. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
801	13:13	il21	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “sat on his throne” refers to ruling as king. Alternate translation: “Jeroboam became king after him” or “Jeroboam began to rule after him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
802	13:14	jr12		“wept because Elisha was sick”
803	13:14	h3da		Elisha was not the king’s literal father. King Joash used this term as a sign of respect.
804	13:14	r8bv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This is a reference to Elijah going to heaven in 2 Kings 2:11 and 2 Kings 2:12. Joash uses this phrase to say that Elisha was going to die. Alternate translation: “the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you to heaven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
805	13:14	tj6k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to the men who drove the chariots. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “the drivers of the chariots” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
806	13:17	we66		Elisha continues to talk to Joash, king of Israel.
807	13:17	b7d1		“open the window that faces east” or “open that window towards the east”
808	13:17	dd2b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Since this happens after Joash takes the bow and arrows, he may have had a servant open the window. Alternate translation: “So a servant opened it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
809	13:17	wid3		“Joash shot the arrow”
810	13:17	lul1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The relationship between the arrow and victory can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “This arrow is a sign from Yahweh that he will give you victory over Aram” or “This arrow symbolizes the victory Yahweh will give you over Aram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
811	13:17	gh9y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This was a city in the land of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
812	13:19	zg7e		“But Elisha was angry with King Joash”
813	13:19	it9v		“until you completely destroyed it” or “until they were completely wiped out”
814	13:20	jpb8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background	This word marks a break in the main story line. This new section gives background information for the part of the story that follows. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
815	13:20	eqh3		“each year during spring”
816	13:21	kn7h		“As some Israelites were burying a man’s body”
817	13:21	c2yj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be made explicit that they were afraid of the Moabites. Alternate translation: “they saw a group of Moabite raiders coming toward them and they were afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
818	13:21	bnq2		“the grave where Elisha was buried”
819	13:21	u91l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Here “the man” refers to his dead body. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “As soon as the dead man’s body touched the bones of Elisha” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
820	13:21	xm7e		“the dead man came back to life and stood up”
821	13:23	xdv2		It may be helpful to divide this sentence into shorter parts. Alternate translation: “But Yahweh was very kind to the Israelite people. He helped them”
822	13:23	rh9e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Yahweh’s covenant is the reason he did not destroy Israel. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “This is the reason that Yahweh did not destroy them” or “Because of his covenant, Yahweh did not destroy them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
823	13:23	w4jq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh’s rejection is spoken of as if he had physically driven Israel away from where he was. Alternate translation: “has not rejected them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
824	13:24	pn16	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of kings. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
825	13:24	z9i4		“became king after him”
826	13:25	kwm4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of kings. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
827	13:25	zz2a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “Jehoash” and “him” refer to the kings and their armies. Alternate translation: “Jehoash’s army attacked Ben Hadad’s army three times” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
828	13:25	v9pk		“Jehoash took back control of the Israelite cities that Ben Hadad had captured”
829	14:intro	abce		2 Kings 14 General Notes Structure and formatting The text begins to alternate between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah again. Special concepts in this chapter Pride Pride in one’s success can make a person attempt and fail at something else. Amaziah defeated Edom so he wanted to fight Israel. But Israel defeated him and thoroughly humiliated him.
830	14:1	bnk5		“When Jehoash son of Jehoahaz had been king of Israel for almost two years”
831	14:1	nnl6		“Amaziah son of Joash, became the king of Judah”
832	14:2	s314	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“He was 25 years old when he became king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
833	14:2	qq8d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“he was the king in Jerusalem for 29 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
834	14:2	bez2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
835	14:3	s1dn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here “the eyes of Yahweh” refers to his sight, and his sight refers to his judgment. Alternate translation: “Amaziah did many things that pleased Yahweh, but he did not do as many things that pleased Yahweh as King David had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
836	14:3	u7ik	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Joash obeyed Yahweh and did good things. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “He did the same good things that his father Joash had done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
837	14:4	xtm4		The story of Amaziah’s rule as king of Judah continues.
838	14:4	uy97	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. The high places were used for pagan worship. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “But he did not remove the high places” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
839	14:4	jkh2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The high places were used for pagan worship. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “sacrificed and burned incense to pagan gods at the high places”(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
840	14:5	l8qk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent	This is used to introduce a new event. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
841	14:5	d25b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “as soon as Amaziah securely established his royal rule and kingly authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
842	14:5	cd1j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Amaziah probably ordered other people to kill the officials. Alternate translation: “he made his servants execute the officials” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
843	14:6	nq56		The narrator tells about what king Amaziah did after his father King Joash was murdered.
844	14:6	f6e7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	King Amaziah did not order his servants to kill the children of the men who killed his father. If he was going to have them executed though, he would have commanded his servants do it, he would not have done it himself. Alternate translation: “But he did not tell his servants to execute those officials’ children” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
845	14:6	xz2e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People must not kill the fathers for the sins of their children, and they must not kill the children for the sins of their parents” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
846	14:6	i2xx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “every person must die for his own sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
847	14:7	s7bx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “He” refers to his army. Alternate translation: “Amaziah’s army killed” or “Amaziah’s soldiers killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
848	14:7	ivl5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“10,000 soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
849	14:7	th9a		This is the name of a place that is located south of the Dead Sea.
850	14:7	p37c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the word “he” refers to King amaziah and represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: “King Amaziah’s army captured the city of Sela” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
851	14:7	n6i2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	They renamed the city of Sela. The new name was Joktheel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
852	14:8	wa4f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “each other” also included their armies. Alternate translation: “Then Amaziah sent messengers to King Jehoash of Israel, saying, ‘Come here and let us and our armies fight each other in battle.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
853	14:9	c44n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This is a word picture and a riddle. A cedar tree is great and a thistle is small and worthless. Jehoash compares himself to the cedar and Amaziah to the thistle and warns Amaziah not to attack. If you have a similar comparison in your own language, you can use it. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
854	14:9	m2ge		type of bush with thorns
855	14:9	thw3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations	This direct quotation can be stated as an indirect quotation. Alternate translation: “asking the cedar to give his daughter to the thistle’s son for a wife” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
856	14:10	uh7l		This is the warning part of Jehoash’s message to Amaziah. “Amaziah, you have definitely defeated Edom”
857	14:10	y8jc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is an idiom that refers to being proud. Alternate translation: “you are very proud of what you have done” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
858	14:10	t29y		“Be content with your victory”
859	14:10	ik12	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Jehoash uses this question to warn Amaziah not to attack him. Alternate translation: “for you should not cause trouble for yourself and suffer defeat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
860	14:11	tc12	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “listen” refers to obeying the warning. Alternate translation: “However, Amaziah would not obey Jehoash’s warning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
861	14:11	dxk2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The armies of these kings went to battle with them. Alternate translation: “So Jehoash and his army went to fight Amaziah and his army and they met each other” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
862	14:11	tea6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a town in Judah near the border of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
863	14:12	iqd2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Israel defeated Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
864	14:12	s7x5		“all the men in the army of Judah ran home”
865	14:13	pau5		This is what happened after the army of Israel defeated the army of Judah at Beth Shemesh.
866	14:13	r9xl	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “He” refers to Jehoash and his army. Alternate translation: “Jehoash and his army came … Jehoash’s soldiers took” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
867	14:13	y4k8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	There are the names of gates in the wall of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
868	14:13	vqd2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“about 180 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
869	14:13	b9as	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance	A cubit was about 46 centimeters. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
870	14:14	phn9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “He” refers to Jehoash and his army. Alternate translation: “Jehoash and his army came … Jehoash’s soldiers took” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
871	14:14	x427	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This implies that Jehoash needed to take these hostages to prevent Amaziah from attacking again. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “and they also took to Samaria some prisoners to make sure that Amaziah would cause them no more trouble” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
872	14:15	t4dy	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that the acts of Jehoahaz are recorded in another book. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
873	14:16	vt46	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a polite way to say that he died. Alternate translation: “Then Jehoash died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
874	14:16	adn8		“became king after him”
875	14:18	xq4q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that these things are recorded. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the history of the kings of Judah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
876	14:19	y5yc		A conspiracy is a secret plan to do harm to someone or something. Alternate translation: “Some people in Jerusalem plotted against Amaziah”
877	14:19	is8m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a city in southwestern Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
878	14:19	mf5g		The men who made the conspiracy sent other men to follow Amaziah to Lachish.
879	14:20	gt9h		This is what happened after the death of King Amaziah.
880	14:20	z4r2		“They brought Amaziah’s body back on horses”
881	14:21	rm6a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization. Some people may not have wanted him to be king. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah took the 16 year-old Azariah and made him king after his father, Amaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
882	14:21	rt3h		This king is better known today by the name “Uzziah.”
883	14:22	f5zb	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Azariah did not do this alone. Alternate translation: “It was Azariah who ordered Elath to be rebuilt” or “It was Azariah who supervised the rebuilding of Elath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
884	14:22	j6in	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	a city in Judah (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
885	14:22	p27q		“returned it to Judah”
886	14:22	q5yk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a poetic way to say he died. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
887	14:23	mn4e		This describes what King Uzziah did after he became king.
888	14:23	yl7k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“In year 15 of Amaziah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
889	14:23	b29p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“41 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
890	14:24	w3y6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here “sight” is a metaphor for judging or considering. Alternate translation: “evil according to Yahweh” or “what Yahweh considered to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
891	14:24	ic6v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To stop sinning is spoken of as leaving a path. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “He did not stop committing the same sins as Jeroboam” or “He continued to commit the same sins as Jeroboam” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
892	14:25	n18g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This means his army restored the land up to the border. Alternate translation: “His soldiers conquered again some of the territory that had previously belonged to Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
893	14:25	i4vs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This city was also called Hamath. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
894	14:25	k2lt		“the Dead Sea”
895	14:26	fux4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Suffering that was difficult is spoken of as if it had a bitter taste. Alternate translation: “it was very difficult” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
896	14:26	p9i4		“there was no one who could rescue Israel”
897	14:27	lz2i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To completely destroy Israel is spoken of as if Yahweh wiped them away with a cloth. Alternate translation: “completely destroy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
898	14:27	v5n5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “the name of Israel” represents all of Israel and its inhabitants. Alternate translation: “the Israelite people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
899	14:27	b5t9		“on earth”
900	14:27	tjk3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “hand” is a metonym for power. Also, “Jehoash” is a synecdoche representing Jehoash and his army. Alternate translation: “he enabled King Jeroboam and his army to rescue them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
901	14:28	ka1r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that the acts of Jehoahaz are recorded in another book. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the events of the kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
902	14:29	eq5q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a polite way to say that he died and was buried. Alternate translation: “Jeroboam died, and was buried where the other kings of Israel were buried” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
903	15:intro	abcf		2 Kings 15 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Israel’s evil Israel assassinated one king after another. The Assyrians began attacking Israel. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])
904	15:1	e5x2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the twenty-seventh year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 27 of the reign of Jeroboam” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
905	15:1	kyq4		This king is better known today by the name “Uzziah.”
906	15:2	ric2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of Azariah’s mother. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
907	15:3	dct6		“Azariah did what was right”
908	15:3	tc2q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “what was right in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
909	15:4	v4ck	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one took away the high places” or “Azariah did not have anyone take the high places away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
910	15:4	kum4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Being taken away represents being destroyed. Alternate translation: “were not destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
911	15:5	a3rs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The abstract noun “death” can be expressed with the verb “die.” Alternate translation: “until the day he died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
912	15:5	gk1i		The word “household” refers to the people living in the king’s palace. Because Azariah was a leper, he had to live in a separate house. So his son, Jotham, took charge over the palace.
913	15:5	pz41	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Being over the household represents having authority over those in it. Alternate translation: “was in charge of the household” or “had authority over those in Azariah’s palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
914	15:6	i6ew	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to either inform or remind the readers that the information about Azariah is in this other book. This can also be stated in active form. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written … Judah.” or “you can read about them … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
915	15:7	h3ex	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Sleeping represents dying. Alternate translation: “Azariah died as his ancestors had” or “like his ancestors, Azariah died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
916	15:7	cv1f		“his family buried him where his ancestors had been buried”
917	15:7	xj9r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Azariah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
918	15:8	n87b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the thirty-eighth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 38 of the reign of Azariah king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
919	15:8	ndd5		This Jeroboam was the second king of Israel that had that name. He was the son of King Jehoash.
920	15:8	rx4x		Samaria is the city that Zechariah lived in when he was king of Israel. Alternate translation: “lived in Samaria and reigned over Israel for six months”
921	15:9	chp9		“Zechariah did what was evil”
922	15:9	z35l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
923	15:9	s24j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Departing from sins represents refusing to do those sins. Alternate translation: “Zechariah did not refuse to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat” or “He sinned as Jeroboam son of Nebat had sinned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
924	15:9	tf55		This Jeroboam was the first king of the ten northern tribes that made up the kingdom of Israel.
925	15:9	jf9j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the word “Israel” represents the people of the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “who had caused the people of Israel to sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
926	15:10	p3db	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of two men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
927	15:10	e54l		“against King Zechariah”
928	15:10	zj8z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This was the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
929	15:10	xu2j		“Then Shallum became king in Zechariah’s place”
930	15:11	rh7h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you can read about them in the book of the events of the kings of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
931	15:12	e1b4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that the events described in verse 10 fulfilled the word of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “What happened to Zechariah was according to the word of Yahweh” or “What happened to Zechariah fulfilled the word of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
932	15:12	x3sm	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Sitting on the throne represents being the king. Alternate translation: “Your descendants will be the kings of Israel for four generations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
933	15:13	z5db	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the thirty-ninth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “in year 39 of the reign of Azariah king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
934	15:13	jep2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of two men. See how you translated these names in 2 Kings 15:10. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
935	15:13	wql8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Samaria is the city that he lived in when was king of Israel. Alternate translation: “Shallum lived in Samaria and reigned over Israel for only one month” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
936	15:14	y7eg	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of two men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
937	15:14	tv6u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Shallum” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
938	15:15	t6xd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The abstract noun “conspiracy” can be translated with the verb “plan.” It can be stated clearly what this conspiracy was. Alternate translation: “how he planned to murder King Zechariah” or “and how he murdered King Zechariah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
939	15:15	nd96	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you can read about them in the book of the events of the kings of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
940	15:16	pmb9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. Some versions have “Tappuah,” which is the name of another city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
941	15:17	wu8n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the thirty-ninth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 39 of the reign of Azariah king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
942	15:18	pk5a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
943	15:18	xfk1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The abstract noun “life” can be translated with the verb “live.” Alternate translation: “The whole time that he lived” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
944	15:18	y9u5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Departing from sins represents refusing to do those sins. Alternate translation: “Zechariah did not refuse to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat” or “He sinned as Jeroboam son of Nebat had sinned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
945	15:18	pj1m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the word “Israel” represents the people of the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “who had caused the people of Israel to sin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
946	15:19	r6vc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The phrase “Pul the king of Assyria” represents Pul and his army. Alternate translation: “Pul the king of Assyria came with his army against the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
947	15:19	s53r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Pul is the name of a man who was king of Assyria. He was also named Tiglath-Pileser. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
948	15:19	wap9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The phrase “came against” is an idiom meaning to attack. “The land” refers to the land of Israel and represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “came with his army to attack the people of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
949	15:19	s8m5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“1000 talents of silver.” You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “thirty-three thousand kilograms of silver” or “thirty-three metric tons of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
950	15:19	ft85	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The abstract noun “support” can be translated with the verb “support.” Alternate translation: “so that Pul might support him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
951	15:19	wx2a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Having the kingdom in his hand represents ruling the kingdom. Alternate translation: “to strengthen his rule over the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
952	15:20	nd7g		“took this money from Israel”
953	15:20	b1hv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	You may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “six hundred grams of silver” or “three-fifths of a kilogram of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
954	15:20	qz7q		“did not stay there in Israel”
955	15:21	w6zx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to either inform or remind the readers that the information about Menahem is in this other book. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 1:18. Alternate translation: “they are written in The Book of the Events of the Kings of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
956	15:22	a3i4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Sleeping represents dying. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 10:35. Alternate translation: “Menahem died as his ancestors had” or “like his ancestors, Menahem died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
957	15:22	l6tw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
958	15:22	axh7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Menahem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
959	15:23	c1p9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the fiftieth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 50 of the reign of Azariah king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
960	15:23	w1fe	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
961	15:24	yt2s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
962	15:24	n1vt	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Leaving behind sins represents refusing to do those sins. Alternate translation: “Pekahiah did not refuse to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat” or “He sinned as Jeroboam son of Nebat had sinned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
963	15:24	v24h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here the word “Israel” represents the people of the kingdom of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
964	15:25	iu97	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
965	15:25	f5xz		“secretly planned to kill Pekahiah”
966	15:25	b6dd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“50 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
967	15:25	l8ei	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
968	15:25	lc6k		“the fortified part of the king’s palace” or “the safe place in the king’s palace”
969	15:25	qu35	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Pekahiah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
970	15:26	yea7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you can read about them in the book of the events of the kings of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
971	15:27	hh72	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the fifty-second year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 52 of the reign of Azariah king of Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
972	15:28	f2fs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
973	15:28	wpl3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Departing from sins represents refusing to do those sins. Alternate translation: “Zechariah did not refuse to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat” or “He sinned as Jeroboam son of Nebat had sinned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
974	15:29	q5s8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this refers to the time of Pekah’s reign. Alternate translation: “In the days of the reign of Pekah king of Israel” or “During the time that Pekah was king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
975	15:29	wj1u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	In 2 Kings 15:19 this man was called “Pul.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
976	15:29	fgz6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of cities or regions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
977	15:29	c6cs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “He” refers to Tiglath-Pileser and represents him and his army. Carrying the people to Assyria represents forcing them to go to Assyria. Alternate translation: “He and his army forced the people to go to Assyria (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
978	15:29	d5la	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly which people these are. Alternate translation: “the people of those places” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
979	15:30	v22a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
980	15:30	k3bf		A conspiracy is a secret plan by a group to do harm to someone or something.
981	15:30	q13k		“Hoshea attacked Pekah and killed him”
982	15:30	d345	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The phrase “in his place” is a metaphor meaning “instead of him.” Alternate translation: “became king instead of Pekah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
983	15:30	h8ux	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the twentieth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 20 of the reign of Jotham son of Uzziah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
984	15:31	e8hz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you can read about them in the book of the events of the kings of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
985	15:32	l454	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the second year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 2 of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah, king of Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
986	15:32	aht7		“Jotham son of Azariah, king of Judah became king of Judah”
987	15:33	w1ag	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“He was 25 years old … 16 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
988	15:33	xz2x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
989	15:34	r4gi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “what was right in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
990	15:35	nad3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one took away the high places” or “Jotham did not have anyone take the high places away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
991	15:35	y74d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Being taken away represents being destroyed. Alternate translation: “were not destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
992	15:35	mws8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Jotham built” represents Jotham making his workers build it. Alternate translation: “Jotham had his workers build the upper gate” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
993	15:36	h17b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to either inform or remind the readers that the information about Jotham is in this other book. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written in The Book of the Events of the Kings of Judah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
994	15:37	ct5w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This refers to a time period. What time period this refers to can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “During that time” or “While Jotham was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
995	15:37	w42k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
996	15:37	sx2e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. Pekah was the king of Israel. See how you translated them in 2 Kings 15:37. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
997	15:38	nar5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Sleeping represents dying. Alternate translation: “Jotham died as his ancestors had” or “Like his ancestors, Jotham died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
998	15:38	qj1b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	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]])
999	16:intro	abcg		2 Kings 16 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Ahaz Ahaz was a wicked king. Israel and Aram united to fight against him, so he paid the Assyrian king to attack Aram. Assyria defeated the people of Aram and took them into captivity. The people were to trust in Yahweh and not rely on military alliances with other Gentile nations. This showed a lack of trust in the power of Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1000	16:1	x9n9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It can be stated clearly that this is the seventeenth year of his reign. Alternate translation: “In year 17 of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1001	16:1	ja6f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. Pekah was the king of Israel. See how you translated them in 2 Kings 15:25. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1002	16:2	rm3i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “what was right in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh his God considers to be right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1003	16:2	f9pl		David had done what is right.
1004	16:3	a1c2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Walking represents behavior and actions. Alternate translation: “King Ahaz 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]])
1005	16:3	i9td	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here “following” represents doing what others do. Alternate translation: “copying the disgusting things that the other nations did, the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1006	16:3	k9uv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “nations” represents the people of other nations. Here it refers to the people of the nations who had lived in that land. Alternate translation: “the people of other nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1007	16:3	ad1q		“Drive out” means “force out.” Alternate translation: “which Yahweh had forced to leave”
1008	16:3	q89d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	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]])
1009	16:4	nl1p		These are places where the people of the other nations worshiped their false gods.
1010	16:4	zjl2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	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]])
1011	16:5	u3ts	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. See how you translated them in 2 Kings 15:37. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1012	16:5	hx16	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Ahaz was in Jerusalem. Here “Ahaz” represents himself and the people who were in Jerusalem with him. Alternate translation: “surrounded the city with Ahaz in it” or “surrounded Ahaz and the others in the city with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1013	16:6	ew5k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “Aram” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “took back control of the city of Elath for the people of Aram” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1014	16:6	axm2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. See how you translated it in 2 Kings 14:22. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1015	16:6	g7gx		“forced the men of Judah to leave Elath”
1016	16:6	gm8c		This means to the time of the writing of this book.
1017	16:7	x3by	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	In 2 Kings 15:19 this man was called “Pul.” See how you translated his name in 2 Kings 15:29. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1018	16:7	h92a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Being a servant and a son represents submitting to someone’s authority. Alternate translation: “I will obey you as if I were your servant or your son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1019	16:7	f7js	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The hand is a metonym that represents power. Alternate translation: “from the power of the king of Aram and from the power of the king of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1020	16:7	dh2h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The kings attacking Ahaz represent the armies of those kings attacking Ahaz and his people. Alternate translation: “who have attacked me with their armies” or “whose armies have attacked me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1021	16:9	u25g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The word “king” represents the king and his army. Also, Damascus represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the king of Assyria and his army attacked the people of Damascus” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1022	16:9	zd43	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Carrying off the people represents forcing them to go away. Alternate translation: “made the people his prisoners and forced them to go to Kir” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1023	16:9	dr4d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Possible meanings are (1) this is the name of a city or (2) this word means “city” and refers to the capital city of Assyria. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1024	16:10	l6c6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “all the instructions that the workers needed in order to build it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1025	16:13	jf6b		This is what King Ahaz did after he returned from Damascus and visited the new altar which Uriah the priest had built for him.
1026	16:13	w1tk		“King Ahaz made his burnt offering”
1027	16:13	rn3y		This refers to the altar that King Ahaz told Uriah to build.
1028	16:14	g4cd		Both of these phrases tell where the bronze altar was. They refer to the same place.
1029	16:15	v2xm		This refers to the new altar that Ahaz told Uriah to build.
1030	16:15	cj8m	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	When Ahaz said “the king” and “his,” he was referring to himself. The king treated his offerings as special. Alternate translation: “my burnt offering and my grain offering” or “the royal burnt offering and royal grain offering” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1031	16:17	y1g1		“the movable stands” or “the carts.” These stands had wheels on them so they could be moved around.
1032	16:17	p7hv		“he also removed the large bowl.” The “sea” was a huge basin or water bowl that was made of bronze.
1033	16:18	h1v3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Why they did this can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “to please the king of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1034	16:19	wqa8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to either inform or remind the readers that the information about Ahaz is in this other book. This can also be stated in active form. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written in The Book of the Events of the Kings of Judah.” or “someone has written about them in The Book … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1035	16:20	c5rk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Sleeping represents dying. Alternate translation: “Ahaz died as his ancestors had” or “like his ancestors, Ahaz died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1036	16:20	wbc9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people buried him with his ancestors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1037	16:20	y1p2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	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]])
1038	17:intro	abch		2 Kings 17 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter ends the story about the kingdom of Israel and continues with Judah alone. Special concepts in this chapter Idol worship Israel continued to worship idols, so God punished them by allowing Assyria to conquer them and take them away. Assyria brought people from other lands and settled them in what used to be Israel’s territory and the new people worshiped their own gods in addition to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
1039	17:1	jz6k		Hoshea became the king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
1040	17:1	b3fa	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1041	17:1	y37g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Samaria was the capital city of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1042	17:2	l76g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	He did not obey Yahweh’s laws as given to Moses. “In the sight of” is metaphor for judgment or opinion. Alternate translation: “evil to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1043	17:3	rsa4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1044	17:3	c29v		Hoshea did as the King of Assyria commanded and brought money to him so that the King would not destroy Israel.
1045	17:4	zb5f	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1046	17:4	c7zr		“every year”
1047	17:4	z8ag		“put Hoshea in prison”
1048	17:5	de7d		put troops around the city in order to force it to surrender
1049	17:6	ue2e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The name “Israel” is metonymy for the people living there. Alternate translation: “took the Israelite people to Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1050	17:6	j5lr	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of locations. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1051	17:6	sgu8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1052	17:7	sg9j		The narrative pauses to summarize Yahweh’s judgment on Israel.
1053	17:7	rdg7		This refers to the capture of the Israelites by the Assyrians.
1054	17:7	yaq6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for control, authority or power. Alternate translation: “the control of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1055	17:8	zgq1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“Walking” is metaphor for the ways or patterns of behavior people use in their lives. Alternate translation: “doing the activities” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1056	17:9	nc6f		The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh’s judgment on Israel.
1057	17:10	ry45	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	These are exaggerations to show that worship of false gods was widespread. Alternate translation: “on high hills and under green trees everywhere” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1058	17:11	bjz7		The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh’s judgment on Israel.
1059	17:11	iv69		Possible ways to render this: (1) “did many wicked things that caused Yahweh to become angry” or (2) “did many sinful things that made Yahweh angry”
1060	17:12	um9h		“about which Yahweh had warned them”
1061	17:13	pf5x		The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh’s judgment on Israel.
1062	17:13	l95x		Yahweh spoke through the prophets.
1063	17:13	u47j		“Stop doing the evil things you have been doing”
1064	17:13	k7g1		The prophets were sent by Yahweh to remind the people of God’s Laws and to obey them.
1065	17:14	ji6d		The summary of Yahweh’s judgment on Israel continues.
1066	17:14	q327		They were unwilling to follow God’s laws and rely on Yahweh as their God.
1067	17:15	djv4		They refused to obey God’s Laws.
1068	17:15	wv5m		They followed the practices of the people around them.
1069	17:15	e99s		“not to copy”
1070	17:16	qih1		The summary of Yahweh’s judgment on Israel continues.
1071	17:16	n1a8		Cast metal figures are objects made by pouring melted metal into a form (or mold) to make a shape.
1072	17:17	hy71		used magic to say what would happen in the future
1073	17:17	vek9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To “sell themselves” is a metaphor for committing completely to do that which was evil. Alternate translation: “committed themselves to do things that Yahweh said were evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1074	17:18	x1zd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Sight” is metonymy for being within the attention of Yahweh so he no longer cared for them. Alternate translation: “removed them from his attention” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1075	17:19	p16f		The summary of Yahweh’s judgment on Israel includes how Judah also fell into idolatry.
1076	17:19	cg6k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The location “Judah” is metonymy for the people that live there. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1077	17:20	d8a3		“Yahweh punished the Israelites”
1078	17:20	g1yc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for control, power or authority. Alternate translation: “handed them over to those who robbed them of their property” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1079	17:20	vab6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“his sight” is metaphor for attention and caring. Alternate translation: “until he got rid of them all” or “until they were no longer in his presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1080	17:21	jfw7		The reason for Yahweh’s judgment on Israel continues by relating the history behind it.
1081	17:21	f8vi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“He tore” here is a metaphor for violent removal. Alternate translation: “Yahweh removed the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1082	17:21	tq3s		“from the rule of David’s descendants”
1083	17:21	czk6		“turned the people of Israel away from following Yahweh”
1084	17:22	e5r7		“the Israelites did not stop committing these sins” or “they did not turn away from those sins”
1085	17:23	j42u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“Sight” here is a metaphor for attention and care. Alternate translation: “so Yahweh removed the people of Israel from his attention and care” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1086	17:24	wn3n		Yahweh’s judgment continues against the new Assyrian inhabitants who practice their pagan religions.
1087	17:24	f8bq	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are places in the Assyrian empire. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1088	17:25	ka1w		“When those people first lived there”
1089	17:26	k4vb		“The people you have moved from other lands and sent to live in the cities of Samaria”
1090	17:26	k3lc		“do not know how to worship the God that the Israelites worshiped in this land”
1091	17:27	f22x		“Take a priest who came from Samaria back there”
1092	17:27	cv65		“let the Samaritan priest teach the people who are living there now”
1093	17:30	fz4p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of gods, both male and female. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1094	17:30	pu6z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1095	17:31	dl97	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of gods, both male and female. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1096	17:31	s6iw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1097	17:31	ksc4		“sacrificed their own children” or “burned their children in fire as an offering”
1098	17:32	uw4e		This refers to the pagan people that the king of Assyria moved into the cities of Samaria.
1099	17:34	z9z7		“they continue in the same habits as before”
1100	17:34	t4ss		The people were only interested in appeasing Yahweh. They were either not interested or not aware Yahweh was interested in a relationship with them.
1101	17:36	fm9a		The summary comes toward the end with an appeal to worship only Yahweh.
1102	17:36	xf5k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The phrase “raised arm” is metonymy for displaying power and means basically the same thing as “great power.” Alternate translation: “with very great power” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1103	17:37	q8ze		“obey them”
1104	17:39	gc8w		The summary now ends with an appeal to worship only Yahweh and a description of the sins of the people.
1105	17:40	j2h1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“Listen” here is a metaphor for paying attention and acting on the command. Alternate translation: “They did not obey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1106	17:41	ne8y		These nations feared Yahweh only to the point of appeasing him the same way they treated their own gods.
1107	17:41	zh69		“and have continued ever since.” The phrase “this day” refers to the time period in which the writer lived.
1108	18:intro	abci		2 Kings 18 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story of Hezekiah, one of the great kings of Judah (2 Kings 18 – 20). Because he was so important, there is more space dedicated to the history of his reign. Special concepts in this chapter Trust in Yahweh Hezekiah trusted and obeyed God. He stopped paying tribute to Assyria so the Assyrians invaded Judah. The Assyrian king told the people of Judah that resistance was useless. Despite this, Hezekiah trusted in the power of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1109	18:1	an23		Hezekiah becomes king over Judah in place of his father King Ahaz.
1110	18:1	b49b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1111	18:2	u8q8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1112	18:2	zuh6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1113	18:3	asi6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“In the eyes” here is a metaphor for Yahweh’s attention and care. Alternate translation: “King Hezekiah did what was right to Yahweh” or “Hezekiah did things that Yahweh said are right” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1114	18:4	sa1z		The story of King Hezekiah’s reign continues.
1115	18:4	qf1l		“Hezekiah removed the high places of worship, smashed into pieces the memorial stones, and cut down the wooden poles of Asherah”
1116	18:4	rbd2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This name could be translated “Bronze Serpent Idol.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1117	18:6	c8k4		The story of King Hezekiah’s reign continues.
1118	18:6	pl2n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To “hold on” is metaphor for staying loyal and attached. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah stayed loyal to Yahweh” or “Hezekiah remained faithful to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1119	18:7	q5ms		“wherever Hezekiah went he was successful”
1120	18:8	jru2		city with a wall all around it
1121	18:9	why1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1122	18:11	s3p4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1123	18:11	nn5t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1124	18:11	g59s		“So the king of Assyria commanded his army to take the Israelites away from their homes, and he made them live in Assyria”
1125	18:12	u5f8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Voice” is metonymy for the message about the command of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the command of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1126	18:13	n6yr	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1127	18:13	s9ts		Cities with walls around them for protection. See how you translated “fortified city” in 2 Kings 18:8.
1128	18:14	bt6k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1129	18:14	bdx1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This expression assumes that “me” represents the kingdom of Hezekiah. Alternate translation: “Take your army out of my territory” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1130	18:14	fw46		“I will pay you whatever you demand of me”
1131	18:14	w755	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	This is the name of type of weight that was used for money. One talent weighted about 33 kilograms. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
1132	18:15	w5qx		This was the place in the palace where money and valuable things were stored.
1133	18:17	rw3n		Sennacherib sent a group of men from his army to Jerusalem to meet with King Hezekiah, including officials named Tartan and Rabsaris.
1134	18:17	iz1r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Some Bibles translate these as proper names. Other versions of the Bible translate them as titles. Alternate translation: “the Tartan … the Rabsaris” or “the leader of the soldier … a court official” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1135	18:17	hnu8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1136	18:17	hq5b		the channel where the water stored in the “upper pool” flows into the city of Jerusalem
1137	18:17	wj5c		“and waited there for King Hezekiah to meet with them”
1138	18:18	f4ny	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1139	18:19	mt3a		Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah’s men.
1140	18:19	fj2e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The King of Assyria (through his messenger Rabshakeh) wants to make King Hezekiah doubt himself and Egypt’s support. He does not ask this question looking for an answer. Alternate translation: “You have no reason to think that you can defeat me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1141	18:20	l4ks	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	The King of Assyria (through his messenger Rabshakeh) wants to make King Hezekiah doubt himself and Egypt’s support. He does not ask this question looking for an answer. Alternate translation: “You cannot trust anyone to help you rebel against me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1142	18:21	l67d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The King of Assyria compares Egypt to a weak walking stick; you expect that it will support you when you lean on it, but instead it breaks and cuts you. Alternate translation: “the weak support from Egypt” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1143	18:21	vl81	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The speaker is extending the metaphor by describing what happens when a reed is used as a support. Alternate translation: “but if someone uses this for support, he will be injured” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1144	18:22	im2y		Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah’s men.
1145	18:22	vr43	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question assumes the listeners know the answer and is used for emphasis. Alternate translation: “You need to remember that he is the one whose high places … Jerusalem’!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1146	18:24	sn27		Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah’s men.
1147	18:24	pmx6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question to emphasize that the army of Hezekiah does not have the resources to fight. He also uses exaggeration to mock Hezekiah’s army. Alternate translation: Possible meanings are (1) “You could not defeat even one of the least of the king’s soldiers.” or (2) “You could not defeat a group of the king’s soldiers commanded by his least important officer.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1148	18:25	s1nk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question to emphasize that Yahweh is behind his success to obey the command to destroy Israel. Alternate translation: “Yahweh himself told us to come here and destroy this land!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1149	18:26	i5v3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Translate the names of these men as in 2 Kings 18:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1150	18:26	t7mk	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“In the ears” is metonymy for being able to listen. Alternate translation: “because the people standing on the city wall will hear it and be afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1151	18:27	kju3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks these questions assuming the listeners know the answers to emphasize their intention to destroy and humiliate the leaders and people of Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “My master sent me not only to you and your master, but also to speak to the people in this city, who will suffer with you when they have to eat their own dung and drink their own urine to survive.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1152	18:29	es79	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“my power” is metonymy for the ability of the king himself. Alternate translation: “from me” or “from the power of my army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1153	18:30	x8a6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be expressed in an active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will never allow the king of Assyria’s army to take this city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1154	18:30	zg7s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for control, authority and power. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1155	18:31	e5tl		“Come out of the city and surrender to me” or “Make an agreement with me to surrender, and come out of the city to me”
1156	18:31	c7we	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	These sources of food and water are metaphors for security and plenty. This also was a common way of expressing this idea. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1157	18:32	hw3y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	These are metaphors for having good things and plenty in daily life. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1158	18:33	jbv2		Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah’s men.
1159	18:33	yg4w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question for emphasis because they know the answer. Alternate translation: “None the gods of the peoples have rescued them … Assyria.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1160	18:34	v6ap	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question for emphasis because they know the answer. Alternate translation: “I have destroyed the gods of … Arpad!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1161	18:34	vmd2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of places that represent the people living there. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1162	18:34	h7d8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for control, power, or authority. Alternate translation: “out from my control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1163	18:35	tq6t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question for emphasis because they know the answer. Alternate translation: “No god has rescued his land from my power.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1164	18:35	a9gn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“My power” is metonymy for the person whose has the power. Alternate translation: “from me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1165	18:35	pg2h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	He asks this question for emphasis because they know the answer. Alternate translation: “There is no way Yahweh can save Jerusalem from my might!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1166	18:37	qv1k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1167	18:37	ve84		“who managed the king’s palace”
1168	18:37	ew4c		“the history keeper”
1169	18:37	k5bu		and is the translation of the Hebrew; some see this as a personal name, “Rabshakeh”
1170	19:intro	abcj		2 Kings 19 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Hezekiah continues in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter God’s power God is in control of everything. God caused the Assyrian king to fail in conquering Jerusalem because he mocked God. Important figures of speech in this chapter Idiom “The virgin daughter of Zion” here is an idiom meaning the people of Jerusalem. “The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs you to scorn” means that “the people of Jerusalem know that Assyria will fail because they have mocked God.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1171	19:1	kae1		This is another way of saying “temple of Yahweh.”
1172	19:2	aw2h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are all names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1173	19:2	vdb3		“Hezekiah sent Eliakim”
1174	19:2	jv2y		“all wearing sackcloth”
1175	19:3	efp5		“This is a time of distress”
1176	19:3	a7nz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This is a metaphor to describe how the people and their leaders have become so weak and unable to fight the enemy. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1177	19:4	nz1q		“everything that the chief commander has said”
1178	19:4	dcy4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This a common way (an idiom) to use the action of lifting to metaphorically represent praying earnestly to Yahweh who is above us. Alternate translation: “pray earnestly” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1179	19:7	r6aq		“I will control the attitude of the king of Assyria, so when he hears a report, he will want to return to his own country”
1180	19:7	y85x		“I will influence his thinking” or “I will cause him to think differently.” Here “spirit” probably refers to his attitude and thoughts, rather than to a spirit being.
1181	19:7	h1aj	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Fall by the sword” is metonymy for being killed. Alternate translation: “I will cause him to die by the sword” or “I will cause some men to kill him with a sword” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1182	19:8	qdm5		“the official from Assyria in charge under the king”
1183	19:8	z994		“discovered that the Assyrian army was fighting”
1184	19:8	z9m6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	The names of cities in the kingdom of Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1185	19:9	qp2v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1186	19:9	v22s		“had prepared his army to fight against Assyria”
1187	19:9	qsw8		“so Sennacherib sent”
1188	19:9	mjm3		This message was written in a letter.
1189	19:10	gg2n		This is the message that King Sennacharib of Assyria sent to King Hezekiah.
1190	19:10	rv7t		“Do not believe your God in whom you trust. He is lying when he says”
1191	19:10	rl75	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for control, authority or power. Alternate translation: “the control of the government of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1192	19:11	yi6z		“Notice, you have heard” or “You have certainly heard.” Here “see” was used to draw attention to what he was about to say next.
1193	19:11	rg7k	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Sennacharib used this question to emphasize that God will not be able to rescue them. Alternate translation: “Your God will not rescue you!” or “You will not be able to escape either!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1194	19:12	h82z		King Sennacharib’s message to King Hezekiah continues.
1195	19:12	t2qt	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question assumes Hezekiah knows the answer and provides emphasis. Alternate translation: “The gods of the nations, the nations … destroyed—Gozan … Assar—certainly did not rescue them!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1196	19:12	qh8k		“the previous kings of Assyria” or “the armies of the previous kings of Assyria”
1197	19:12	jlk5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are all place names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1198	19:13	qr8p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are all place names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1199	19:14	rl14		This refers to the letter that King Sennacherib of Assyria sent to Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:8).
1200	19:15	tj35	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit that the cherubim are those on the lid of the ark of the covenant. The biblical writers often spoke of the ark of the covenant as if it were Yahweh’s footstool upon which he rested his feet as he sat on his throne in heaven above. Alternate translation: “you who sit on your throne above the cherubim on the ark of the covenant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1201	19:16	q3iu		King Hezekiah continues praying to Yahweh after receiving the letter from King Sennacherib of Assyria.
1202	19:16	ww68	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Both of these sentences urge Yahweh to pay attention to the things that Sennacherib is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1203	19:16	l4xg	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	The words “Turn your ear” and “listen” mean the same thing and add emphasis to the plea. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, please listen to what he is saying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1204	19:16	ts43	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	The words “Open your eyes” and “see” mean the same thing and add emphasis to the plea. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, please pay attention to what is happening” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1205	19:18	j5ic		“The Assyrian kings have burned up the gods of the other nations”
1206	19:18	eb8e		“Assyrians have destroyed both the nations and the nations’ gods”
1207	19:19	u5fs		King Hezekiah continues praying to Yahweh after receiving the letter from King Sennacherib of Assyria.
1208	19:19	wfb4		“I beg of you”
1209	19:19	d477		“from the power of the King of Assyria” or “from the armies of the King of Assyria”
1210	19:21	x6cw	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“Virgin daughter” here is a metaphor for the people of Jerusalem as if they are young, vibrant and beautiful. The term “daughter” was used to give personal characteristics to cities by some biblical writers. Alternate translation: “The beautiful people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1211	19:21	rt7t	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Both of these sentences intend to give the same meaning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1212	19:21	nn9v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“Daughter” is metaphor for the people of Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “The people of the city of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1213	19:21	m7lx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This action is a metaphor to represent disdain at the pride of the Assyrians. Alternate translation: “scorns you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1214	19:22	j2sr	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Yahweh uses rhetorical questions to rebuke Sennacherib. Alternate translation: “You have defied and insulted me! You have exalted your voice and lifted up your eyes in pride against me, the Holy One of Israel!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1215	19:22	xs5l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“lifted up your eyes in pride” is metonymy for a haughty or arrogant facial expression. Alternate translation: “looked at very proudly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1216	19:22	bu8e		An expression for the God of Israel, Yahweh.
1217	19:23	xfl9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	This continues the message from Yahweh given by Isaiah, the prophet, to King Hezekiah concerning King Sennacherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1218	19:23	l4ei		To “defy” is to openly resist or mock.
1219	19:23	fz73	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	These boasts made by Sennacherib could only be fulfilled by his army. The pronoun “I” represents him and his army. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1220	19:24	q99y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a boast that Sennacherib has so many soldiers that their feet dry up the water when they cross a river. This is an exaggeration to emphasize the great number of soldiers he has. Alternate translation: “And by marching through the streams of Egypt, we dried them all up!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1221	19:25	ay9r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	This continues the message from Yahweh, given by Isaiah, the prophet, for King Hezekiah concerning King Sennecherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1222	19:25	r3ai	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	To make the point strongly this question assumes the listener knows the answer. Alternate translation: “Surely you know how … times.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1223	19:25	pi5d		“cities that cannot be captured” or “cities surrounded by high walls”
1224	19:26	cp3z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This metaphor compares the weak victims of the Assyrian advance to fragile plants. Alternate translation: “as frail as plants and grass in the fields” or “as weak as shallow rooted plants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1225	19:26	u3mn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This continues the metaphor comparing the weak victims of the Assyrian advance to fragile plants in difficult conditions for growing fully. Alternate translation: “like grass before it has matured” or “like grass before it has grown tall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1226	19:27	c9r7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	This continues the message from Yahweh, given by Isaiah, the prophet, for King Hezekiah concerning King Sennecherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1227	19:27	u4xv		“angry shouting about me”
1228	19:28	sm7p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Ears” are metonymy for listening or hearing. Alternate translation: “because I have heard your proud words” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1229	19:28	m3jm	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A “hook” and a “bit” (to control a horse) are metaphors for Yahweh’s control of Sennacherib. Alternate translation: “I will lead you like an animal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1230	19:28	c2rz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	That Sennacherib will return home before he can conquer Jerusalem can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “I will make you return to your own country the same way you came, without conquering Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1231	19:29	nx9r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Here Isaiah is talking to King Hezekiah. He continues using parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1232	19:29	gx3t		“grows without having been planted”
1233	19:30	gtq1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	This metaphor compares restoration of the remnant to plantings that take hold and produce results. Alternate translation: “The people of Judah who remain alive will restore their lives and prosperity” or “The people who remain in Judah will prosper and have many children” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1234	19:31	q41h		“The strong action of Yahweh will make this happen”
1235	19:32	q83i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	This is the end of the message from Yahweh, spoken through the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1236	19:32	l47x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Arrow” is metonymy representing all tools of warfare and destruction. Alternate translation: “nor do any fighting here” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1237	19:32	u923		“and they will not even build up high mounds of earth against the city wall to enable them to attack the city”
1238	19:33	r75c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1239	19:34	pa6n		“for the sake of my own reputation and because of what I promised to King David, who served me well”
1240	19:35	n87u		“It happened”
1241	19:35	g563	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“one hundred eighty-five thousand soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1242	19:35	d5f2		“When the men who were left alive got up”
1243	19:37	txi6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1244	20:intro	abck		2 Kings 20 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter finishes the story of Hezekiah. Special concepts in this chapter Hezekiah’s additional time God hears the distressed call of his faithful believers. Hezekiah was dying but when he prayed, God gave him 15 more years of life. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])
1245	20:1	dhm5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“House” is metonymy for what was under Hezekiah’s control. Alternate translation: “Give final instructions to your household and government” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1246	20:3	y2ay	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is a common way of speaking, an idiom, urging Yahweh to remember. Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1247	20:3	vts1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “lived my life” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1248	20:3	mv7z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Here sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “in your judgment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1249	20:4	ad2v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Word” represents the message Yahweh revealed to Isaiah. This is a common way of speaking, an idiom. Alternate translation: “Yahweh spoke his word” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1250	20:5	j5zi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	The second part reinforces the first part to make one message by using parallelism. Alternate translation: “I have heard your prayers and seen your tears” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1251	20:5	jaq6		“two days from now” The day Isaiah said this was the first day, so “the third day” would be the same as “two days from now.”
1252	20:6	y6h7		The message from Yahweh to King Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah continues.
1253	20:6	p9us	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	15 years (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1254	20:6	tej9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	“Hand” is metonymy for power, authority and control. Alternate translation: “from the control of the king of Assyria” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1255	20:7	y9eu		“paste made of boiled figs”
1256	20:7	xl9g		“Hezekiah’s servants did this and put the paste on Hezekiah’s sore”
1257	20:9	kr84	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The source of “the shadow” can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Do you want Yahweh to make the shadow caused by the sunlight on the stairway to go forward ten steps or to go back ten steps?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1258	20:9	wf56		This expression refers to the “stairway of Ahaz” in 2 Kings 20:11. This was probably a special stairway built for King Ahaz in such a way that its steps marked the hours of daylight as the sun’s rays advanced along them. In this way, the staircase served to tell the time during the day.
1259	20:10	tm24	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Why “it is an easy thing” can be stated clearly. “It is easy to cause the shadow to move forward ten steps, because that is the normal thing for it to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1260	20:11	n148	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	This was probably a special stairway built for King Ahaz in such a way that its steps marked the hours of daylight as the sun’s rays advanced along them. In this way, the staircase served to tell the time during the day. Alternate translation: “the steps that had been built for King Ahaz” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1261	20:12	q3u5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of the king of Babylon and his son. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1262	20:13	dh37		“carefully considered those letters” or “heard the message from the king of Babylon”
1263	20:13	zgg3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	Here “There was nothing … did not show them” is an exaggeration used for emphasis. It means Hezekiah showed them all of his most valuable things. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Hezekiah showed him absolutely everything valuable in his house and in all his kingdom” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1264	20:14	neq3		This refers to the men sent to King Hezekiah with a message and gifts from Marduk-Baladan.
1265	20:15	fkx7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	Hezekiah repeats the same idea in two ways to emphasize his point. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1266	20:15	mau7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	“Nothing” and “not” cancel each other out to make the idea positive. This exaggeration is used for emphasis. Alternate translation: “I showed them absolutely every one of my valuable things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1267	20:16	yw6e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Why Isaiah spoke can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “So, because Isaiah knew Hezekiah had been foolish to show the men all his valuable things, Isaiah said to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1268	20:16	nu7p		“the message of Yahweh”
1269	20:17	wr4s		“Listen to me, someday there will come a time when”; “Look” is used to draw attention to what Isaiah is about to tell Hezekiah.
1270	20:17	dsd6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	“Days” is synecdoche to refer to an undefined span of time. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1271	20:19	aw9p		“Because Hezekiah thought”
1272	20:19	jej2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Hezekiah asks this question for emphasis knowing the answer already. Alternate translation: “I can be sure that there will be peace and stability in my days.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1273	20:20	fgv7		A small area of still water for storage
1274	20:20	xm9s		A tunnel for carrying the water
1275	20:20	v69i	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	This question is used to remind the reader that these things are recorded. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written in the book of the history of the kings of Judah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1276	21:intro	abcl		2 Kings 21 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter God’s judgment God judges sin. When Manasseh worshiped idols and did many evil things, God said he would cause Judah to be destroyed by its enemies. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Simile “I will wipe Jerusalem clean, as a man wipes a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down” means “God would completely destroy Jerusalem.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1277	21:1	cuc4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	The mother of King Manasseh (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1278	21:2	k3ux	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1279	21:2	qx6p		Another possible meaning is “including the disgusting things.”
1280	21:3	i746	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Manasseh would have commanded his workers to do the building for him. Alternate translation: “he had the high places rebuilt … he had altars built for Baal, had an Asherah pole made” or “he had his workers rebuild the high places … he had them build altars for Baal, make an Asherah pole” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1281	21:4	kq9h		The story of King Manasseh’s reign continues.
1282	21:4	tf5j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	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]])
1283	21:5	lm3d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	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]])
1284	21:6	nlv5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit why he caused his son be put into the fire and what happened after he did so. Alternate translation: “He burned his son to death as an offering to his gods” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1285	21:6	qw58		“asked for information from”
1286	21:6	p47l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “many things that were evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “many things that Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1287	21:7	ub5i		The story of King Manasseh’s reign continues.
1288	21:7	sss9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Manasseh probably did not do the work. His servants would have done the work. Alternate translation: “that Manasseh had ordered his servants to make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1289	21:7	p35n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here Yahweh putting his “name” on the temple represents him designating it as the place to worship him. Alternate translation: “where I want people to worship me forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1290	21:8	ysn5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The feet are a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” or “the Israelites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1291	21:9	g14q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	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]])
1292	21:13	j6kz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The words “measuring line” and “plumb line” are metaphors for the standards Yahweh uses to judge people. Alternate translation: “judge Jerusalem using the same measure I used when I judged Samaria and the house of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1293	21:13	vp2y	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Samaria is the capital city and it represents all the people of the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “against the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1294	21:13	db7n		a tool made of a heavy weight and a thin rope used to show if a wall is straight
1295	21:13	udx3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “house” represents family. Alternate translation: “the family of Ahab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1296	21:14	n7z2		“I will abandon” or “I will reject”
1297	21:14	nm49	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here the “hand” of the enemies refers to their enemies’ control. Alternate translation: “let their enemies defeat them and take over their land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1298	21:16	db4v		“Also, Manasseh” or “In addition, Manasseh”
1299	21:16	f4ns	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The words “shed much innocent blood” are a metonym for killing people violently. It might be best to translate this so the reader understands that other people helped Manasseh do this. Alternate translation: “Manasseh ordered his soldiers to kill many innocent people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1300	21:16	sx9u	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This hyperbole emphasizes the great number of people Manasseh had killed throughout Jerusalem. The abstract noun “death” can be stated as “dead people.” Alternate translation: “there were very many dead people throughout Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1301	21:16	ff48	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1302	21:17	ce1p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be expressed in active form and assumes that the answer is positive. The question is rhetorical and is used for emphasis. See how this phrase is translated in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written … Judah.” or “you can find them … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1303	21:18	i542	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a polite way of saying he “died, as his ancestors had, and” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1304	21:18	rhh9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Possible meanings are (1) “the garden that had once belonged to a man named Uzza” or (2) “Uzza Garden.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1305	21:18	b29b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1306	21:19	np3n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1307	21:19	wqq6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1308	21:19	qwh8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1309	21:20	xn3z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1310	21:21	hks2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“walked in all the ways that his father walked in.” The way a person lives is spoken of as if that person were walking on a path. Alternate translation: “lived completely the way his father had lived” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1311	21:22	r996		“He went away from Yahweh” or “He paid no more attention to Yahweh”
1312	21:23	km8a		“made plans and worked together to harm him”
1313	21:24	pwu1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “some of the people in Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1314	21:24	nj33		“made plans and worked together to harm.” See how you translated this in 2 Kings 21:23.
1315	21:25	zcb6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be expressed in active form and assumes that the answer is positive. The question is rhetorical and is used for emphasis. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are written … Judah.” or “you can find them … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1316	21:26	zpi6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Possible meanings are (1) “the garden that had once belonged to a man named Uzza” or (2) “Uzza Garden.” See how you translated this in 2 Kings 21:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1317	22:intro	abcm		2 Kings 22 General Notes Structure and formatting The next two chapters (2 Kings 22-23) tell about the spiritual revival under King Josiah. A revival occurs when the people begin to worship Yahweh properly again. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]]) Special concepts in this chapter The law The priests found a copy of the law in the temple and took it to the king. He was upset because the people had disobeyed the law so badly. Josiah asked God about it. God said that he would destroy Judah for these sins but not in Josiah’s lifetime, since he humbled himself and wanted to do better. Many scholars believe this was a copy of the book of Deuteronomy. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]], [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
1318	22:1	gp47	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“31 years” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1319	22:1	ne6n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1320	22:1	wgp7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1321	22:1	vv8d	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a town in Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1322	22:2	q688	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “eyes” represents Yahweh’s thoughts or what he considered about something. Alternate translation: “He did what Yahweh considered to be right” or “He did what was right according to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1323	22:2	ly8g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	“He walked in all the ways of David his ancestor” Josiah behaving as David did is spoken of as if he walked on the same road or way as David. Alternate translation: “He lived the way David his ancestor had lived” or “He followed the example of David his ancestor” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1324	22:2	n1m8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	To fully obey Yahweh is spoken of as if a person were on the correct road and never turned from it. Alternate translation: “he did not do anything that would displease Yahweh” or “he fully obeyed all the laws of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1325	22:3	p4bf		If your language has a way to mark the beginning of a new part of the story, consider using it here.
1326	22:3	hab4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	“Eighteenth” is the ordinal form of 18. Alternate translation: “year 18” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1327	22:3	kxh4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1328	22:4	alb5		The phrase “Go up” is used because Yahweh’s temple was higher in elevation than where King Josiah was located. Alternate translation: “Go to Hilkiah”
1329	22:4	dub3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1330	22:4	sf26	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that the temple guards who gathered the money from the people brought into the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1331	22:4	xz1u		This is another name for the “temple” (verse 3).
1332	22:5	g4kj		Here “house of Yahweh” and “temple” mean the same thing.
1333	22:5	xuv8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “hand” represents the workmen as a whole. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Tell Hilkiah to give the money to the workmen” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1334	22:6	li9c		The message from King Josiah to Hilkiah, the high priest, continues.
1335	22:6	i313		Here “them” refers to the workmen who are in charge of the house of Yahweh in 2 Kings 22:5.
1336	22:6	r9kj		These are the same as the workmen who are in the house of Yahweh in 2 Kings 22:5. Here the workers are described in more detail.
1337	22:6	j71y		workers who build with wood
1338	22:6	ql4r		workers who build with stone
1339	22:7	ieq6		Here “them” and “they” refer to the workmen who are in charge of the house of Yahweh in 2 Kings 22:5.
1340	22:7	hkm7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the workmen who were in charge did not have to report how they used the money that the temple guards gave them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1341	22:7	dt6w		“because they used the money honestly”
1342	22:8	hf68	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 18:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1343	22:8	n1xt		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.
1344	22:9	xt1w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “hand” represents the workmen as a whole. Alternate translation: “given it to the workmen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1345	22:11	jl4t		If your language has a way to mark the beginning of a new part of the story, consider using it here.
1346	22:11	nye3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “words” represents the message of the law. Alternate translation: “had heard the laws that were written in the book” or “had heard the laws that were written in the scroll” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1347	22:11	d65n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1348	22:12	qm31	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1349	22:13	xl33		It is made clear in 22:14 that the king means for the men to go to the prophetess of Yahweh to determine Yahweh’s will.
1350	22:13	r823		to go to someone to ask for advice
1351	22:13	u6an	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “words” represents the laws. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the laws in this book that Hilkiah has found” (See:[[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1352	22:13	u2jp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it were a fire that was lit. Alternate translation: “For Yahweh is very angry with us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1353	22:13	e5fi	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This refers to the law that was given to Israel. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “all that Moses wrote in the law that we should do” or “all the laws that God gave through Moses to the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1354	22:14	hj95	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1355	22:14	lc23	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1356	22:14	fia7		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.
1357	22:14	at8l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Here “second quarter” refers to the new part of the city that was built on the north side of Jerusalem. Also, “second” is the ordinal form of 2. Alternate translation: “she lived in Jerusalem in the new part of the city” or “she lived in the new part of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1358	22:15	lf4s		Here “the man” refers to King Josiah.
1359	22:16	y4st	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	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 cause terrible things to happen to this place and to those who live there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1360	22:16	p6qx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	“to Jerusalem.” This refers to the city of Jerusalem which represents the whole land of Judah. Alternate translation: “to Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1361	22:17	vf9u		The message Yahweh sent to King Josiah through Huldah, the prophetess, continues.
1362	22:17	syg8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it were a fire that was lit. Alternate translation: “my anger against this place is like a fire that cannot be put out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1363	22:17	c75r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “place” represents the people who live in Jerusalem and Judah. Alternate translation: “these people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1364	22:18	a12h	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “words” represents the message that Huldah just spoke. Alternate translation: “About the message that you heard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1365	22:19	cu8x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	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]])
1366	22:19	ef3w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	The abstract nouns “desolation” and “curse” can be stated as an adjective and a verb. Alternate translation: “that I would make the land desolate and would curse them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1367	22:19	tca8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1368	22:19	u682	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 19:33. Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1369	22:20	t38r		This is the end of the message from Yahweh to King Josiah through the prophetess Huldah.
1370	22:20	cn5j	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	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]])
1371	22:20	qgs2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “will not see” represents not experiencing something. Alternate translation: “You will not experience” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1372	22:20	mc6n	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Here “eyes” represents the whole person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1373	22:20	j2cn	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	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 in this place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1374	23:intro	abcn		2 Kings 23 General Notes Structure and formatting The story of Josiah ends in this chapter. Special concepts in this chapter Ending idolatry Josiah destroyed idolatry in Judah and in the deserted areas of Israel. But he fought against Egypt and was killed in battle. After his death, Egypt set up a government of Judah that it controlled.
1375	23:2	yx5s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “many other people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1376	23:2	bw8g	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	This merism includes everyone in between. Alternate translation: “from the least important to the most important” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1377	23:2	k1ai		“Then the king read aloud so that they could hear”
1378	23:2	wxs2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	In 2 Kings 22:8 it states that Hilkiah found the book. 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]])
1379	23:3	lg2w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	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]])
1380	23:3	v7nf	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	These words all share similar meanings. Together they emphasize everything that Yahweh had commanded in the law. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1381	23:3	jl5a	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	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]])
1382	23:3	lb9c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “that this book contained” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1383	23:3	ecz5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	This idiom means to “obey the terms of the covenant.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1384	23:4	sx3u		“the other priests who served him”
1385	23:4	vy6i		men who guarded the gates to the temple
1386	23:4	i5uk		“so people could use them to worship Baal … so people could use them to worship all the stars”
1387	23:4	vje6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “he” refers to Josiah. He would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “he had them burn them … and carry them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1388	23:4	qsq2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	names of places (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1389	23:5	i5fz	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “He” refers to Josiah. He would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He had them get rid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1390	23:5	p31g		“as a way to worship Baal, the sun and the moon, the planets, and all the stars”
1391	23:6	e6wt		This continues to tell what King Josiah did in response to the message from Yahweh.
1392	23:6	ueh3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “he” refers to Josiah. He would have commanded his workers to do these things. Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He had them bring out … and burn it … He had them beat it … and throw” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1393	23:7	vc4c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The word “He” refers to Josiah. He would have commanded his workers to do these things. Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He had them clear” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1394	23:7	qn4w		“made clothes”
1395	23:8	rlc8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He commanded them to bring … and to defile … He had them destroy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1396	23:8	uxq7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	names of places (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1397	23:8	y8lj		“the city ruler named Joshua” or “the city leader named Joshua.” This is a different Joshua from the Joshua in the Old Testament Book of Joshua.
1398	23:9	j64s		Here “brothers” refers to their fellow priests who served at the temple.
1399	23:10	yh8e	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	place names (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1400	23:10	dx37		“put his son or his daughter in the fire and burn them as an offering to Molech”
1401	23:11	x7tv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, perhaps Hilkiah and “the priests under him” (2 Kings 23:4), might have helped Josiah do this. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1402	23:11	c4zx		Possible meanings are (1) real horses or (2) statues of horses.
1403	23:11	vq7r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “given” represents being dedicated for worship. Alternate translation: “had used to worship the sun” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1404	23:11	b1bh	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	a man’s name (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1405	23:12	ct7r	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “Josiah the king commanded them to destroy … He had them smash … had them throw” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1406	23:12	xs4w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Manasseh and the kings of Judah probably commanded their workers to make these things. Alternate translation: “the kings of Judah had their workers make … Manasseh had his workers make” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1407	23:12	dwd6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	place name. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 23:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1408	23:13	d24c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He had them ruin … He had them break … they filled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1409	23:13	uf9z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Solomon would have commanded his workers to do these things. Alternate translation: “Solomon the king of Israel had his workers build” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1410	23:14	wk4z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Josiah would have commanded his workers to do these things. It is likely that Hilkiah and the priests who assisted him did these things. Alternate translation: “He had them break … they filled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1411	23:14	kaf7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	“covered the ground with human bones so people could not use it as a shrine anymore” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1412	23:15	q6gc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, perhaps Hilkiah and “the priests under him” (2 Kings 23:4), might have helped Josiah do these things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1413	23:16	i3m8		“had said that these things would happen”
1414	23:17	ma41		marker or statue that honors a person. A tomb is one kind of monument.
1415	23:18	wbg1		“So they did not touch his bones or the bones of”
1416	23:19	fe2v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, perhaps Hilkiah and “the priests under him” (2 Kings 23:4), might have helped Josiah do these things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1417	23:19	q3bs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, probably the kings’ workers, might have helped the kings make these things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1418	23:19	g6dz		“what he had done”
1419	23:20	i9c6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, perhaps Hilkiah and “the priests under him” (2 Kings 23:4), might have helped Josiah do these things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1420	23:20	ub7s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit why he burned the bones. “he burned human bones on them so no one would use them again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1421	23:21	f44h		“You must celebrate the Passover”
1422	23:22	rbl1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The descendants of Israel had not celebrated the Passover festival in such a great way in the time of” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1423	23:22	qy57	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The name “Israel” is a metonym for “the descendants of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1424	23:22	m8ft		“the time when the people of Israel had their own king and the people of Judah had their own king”
1425	23:23	elp8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah celebrated this Passover of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1426	23:24	j8ze		“forced those … spirits to leave” or “made a law that those … spirits had to leave”
1427	23:24	lu65		See how you translated “those who talked with the dead and … those who talked with spirits,” in 2 Kings 21:6.
1428	23:24	b9hr		things that people wrongly believe have special power
1429	23:25	tg6s		“who gave himself completely to Yahweh”
1430	23:25	evf3		“And since then there has never been a king who was like Josiah”
1431	23:26	p9h5		The writer uses this word to show that even though all of these things that Josiah did were good, Yahweh was still angry with Judah.
1432	23:26	cls6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Fire is a metaphor for anger, and starting a fire is a metaphor for becoming angry. The abstract noun “anger” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “Yahweh did not stop being fierce because he was angry with” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1433	23:26	a2wd		“had done to cause him to be angry”
1434	23:27	d6xf		“from where I am” or “from being near me”
1435	23:27	bsh5	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The name is a metonym for the honor that people should give to the person. Alternate translation: “People should worship me there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1436	23:28	h614	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be expressed in active form and assumes that the answer is positive. The question is rhetorical and is used for emphasis. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “you can find them … Judah.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1437	23:29	sap6		“During the time of Josiah, Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt”
1438	23:29	k8gd	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Necho is the name of a man. Megiddo is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1439	23:31	sf3p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“23 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1440	23:31	m2m9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1441	23:31	k16l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1442	23:32	z2g6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1443	23:33	e9hv	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1444	23:33	aw37	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Being put “in chains” represents being captured and imprisoned. Alternate translation: “put him in prison” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1445	23:33	iwc7		“forced the people of Judah to give him”
1446	23:33	g4w9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney	A talent was about 33 kilograms. Alternate translation: “3,300 kilograms … 33 kilograms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
1447	23:35	i68u		“Jehoikim collected taxes from the people who owned land”
1448	23:35	v24z		“people of the land of Judah.” Possible meanings are (1) “the people who lived in the land of Judah” or (2) “the richest and most powerful of those who lived in Judah.”
1449	23:36	s72q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1450	23:36	gz76	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1451	23:36	j958	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1452	23:37	b992	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1453	24:intro	abco		2 Kings 24 General Notes Structure and formatting These last two chapters are the final defeat of Judah and the beginning of their exile to Babylon. Special concepts in this chapter God’s punishment God punished Judah because of their sin. The Babylonians conquer Jerusalem and carry away all the craftsmen, soldiers and wealthy. They make Zedekiah the king. He was not truly a king because he lacked absolute authority. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
1454	24:1	n2cj		“During the time that Jehoiakim ruled Judah”
1455	24:1	wre8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit what happened after Nebuchadnezzar attacked Judah. Alternate translation: “attacked and defeated Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1456	24:2	bf6x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “This was according to the word of Yahweh that his servants the prophets had spoken” or “This was exactly what Yahweh had told his servants the prophets to say would happen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1457	24:3	d357		Some versions have, “It was certainly because of the wrath of Yahweh,” which is just as good a reading of the original text. If translators have access to versions in major languages in their region, they should probably follow their choice.
1458	24:3	nnw7	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “mouth” represents Yahweh’s command. Alternate translation: “as Yahweh had commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1459	24:3	eb3l		“get rid of them” or “destroy them”
1460	24:4	bik2	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Blood is a metonym for innocent life, and shedding blood is a metonym for killing innocent people. Alternate translation: “innocent people whom he killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1461	24:4	xy8v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Blood is a metonym for innocent life, and shedding blood is a metonym for killing innocent people. Alternate translation: “he killed many innocent people in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1462	24:5	en3p	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This is written as a rhetorical question because at the time this was written people were already aware of this information. This can be written as a statement. It can be translated in active form. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 8:23. Alternate translation: “they are indeed written … Judah.” or “you can find them … Judah” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1463	24:6	nt1z	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	Sleeping is a euphemism for dying. Alternate translation: “died and was buried along with his ancestors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1464	24:7	yjf2		“The king of Egypt did not come out of his land any more to attack other people groups”
1465	24:8	zka9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Nehushta is the name of a woman. Elnathan is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1466	24:9	w6b8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1467	24:9	gi6b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	Here “all” is a generalization. It means he did the same sinful things as his father. Alternate translation: “he committed the same kinds of sins his father had committed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1468	24:12	ish3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit why Jehoiachin went out to meet Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: “Jehoiachin the king of Judah, with his mother, his servants, his princes, and his officers, went out to where the king of Babylon was, to surrender to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1469	24:12	k4kt		“After the king of Babylon had been king for more than seven years, he captured Jehoiachin”
1470	24:13	g1jx	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You might want to translate this so the reader understands that Solomon might have had others help him do this. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1471	24:14	k5cp	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Here “Jerusalem” is a metonym for the people who lived there. And, “all” is a generalization. It means all the most important people Alternate translation: “Nebuchadnezzar took all the important people away from Jerusalem” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1472	24:14	bf1n		“the men who knew how to make and repair things that are made from metal”
1473	24:14	fyh1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives	This can be translated as a positive statement. Alternate translation: “Only the poorest people in the land still lived there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1474	24:16	bz73	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“7,000 … 1,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1475	24:17	h6dy	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1476	24:18	s1s8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	“21 … 11” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1477	24:18	qfp6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a woman’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1478	24:18	zy1q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1479	24:18	fxr8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1480	24:19	wr7q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	The sight of Yahweh represents Yahweh’s judgment or evaluation. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 3:2. Alternate translation: “what was evil in Yahweh’s judgment” or “what Yahweh considers to be evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1481	25:intro	abcp		2 Kings 25 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is the final defeat of Judah and the beginning of their exile to Babylon. Special concepts in this chapter Zedekiah’s revolt Zedekiah revolted against the Babylonians, so they came and completely destroyed Jerusalem. They tore down the city walls and took the rest of the people to Babylon as slaves, except the very poorest people remained.
1482	25:1	pl4l	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1483	25:1	j1c4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	This is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the end of December on Western calendars. This is during the cold season when there may be rain and snow. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
1484	25:1	ty29	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The name “Jerusalem” is a metonym for the people who lived in it. Alternate translation: “came with his whole army to fight against the people of Jerusalem” or “came with his whole army to conquer Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1485	25:3	c39x	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	This is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The ninth day is near the end of June on Western calendars. This is during the dry season when there is very little or no rain. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
1486	25:3	x5hf		These are the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including refugees from the surrounding villages that fled to Jerusalem when the war started.
1487	25:4	hev4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then the Babylonian army broke into the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1488	25:4	c1y1		“all the warriors”
1489	25:4	yt64		“by using the gate”
1490	25:4	sg4r		Some translations use “Chaldeans” and others use “Babylonians.” Both terms refer to the same people group.
1491	25:4	v6j3		“King Zedekiah also fled and he went toward”
1492	25:5	mvz1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “His whole army ran away from him” or “The Chaldeans chased away his whole army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1493	25:6	i9b9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1494	25:6	r5qj		“decided what they would do to punish him”
1495	25:7	fh5s	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The eyes are synecdoche for the whole person. Alternate translation: “they forced king Zedekiah to watch them kill his sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1496	25:7	v1ma	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	“Nebuchadnezzar put out Zedekiah’s eyes.” It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people might have helped Nebuchadnezzar do this. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1497	25:8	xvy1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	This is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. The seventh day is near the end of July on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
1498	25:8	b969	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	This is the ordinal form of the number 19. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1499	25:8	yy9v	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1500	25:10	dj6i		“This is what happened to all the walls around Jerusalem: all”
1501	25:10	pp2x		“who were following the orders of”
1502	25:11	x6c3		“This is what happened to the rest of the people … city: those”
1503	25:11	xm95		“the people who remained in the city”
1504	25:11	i3y2		“left the city and gone to be with the king”
1505	25:13	uaq2		“This is what happened to the bronze pillars … Yahweh: the Chaldeans”
1506	25:13	ph6f		This refers to the large, moveable bronze stands with bronze wheels and axles. “the moveable bronze stands” or “the bronze stands with wheels”
1507	25:13	l5um		“the large bronze basin”
1508	25:13	vyc7		“cut them into pieces” or “chopped them up into small pieces”
1509	25:14	tfz8		A shovel was a tool that was used to clean the altar, typically used to move big piles of dirt, sand, or ashes.
1510	25:14	fkz8		“which the priests had used in the temple service”
1511	25:15	sgl1	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You may need to make explicit which ashes are spoken of. Alternate translation: “The pots that were used for removing ashes from the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1512	25:16	j7af		“the large bronze basin.” See how you translated this in 2 Kings 25:13.
1513	25:16	ser3		See how you translated this in 2 Kings 25:13.
1514	25:17	ak56	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance	A cubit was 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “about 8.3 meters … about 1.4 meters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
1515	25:17	g6qb		“an artistic, bronze design” or “a bronze piece with designs”
1516	25:17	c2rf		This was a design made of crossed strips that looked like a net.
1517	25:17	gr5z		“completely made of bronze”
1518	25:18	nm6x		See how you translated this in 2 Kings 25:8.
1519	25:18	p8z8	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1520	25:18	nq3n		These words refer to Zephaniah. Another possible meaning is “the priest under Seraiah.”
1521	25:18	ske8		See how you translated this in 2 Kings 7:10.
1522	25:19	ydp7		“captured and kept from escaping”
1523	25:19	v5sk		Other translations may read “a eunuch who was in charge of soldiers.” A eunuch is a man whose private parts have been removed.
1524	25:19	jax7		Possible meanings are (1) the officer forced men to become soldiers or (2) the officer wrote down the names of the men who became soldiers.
1525	25:20	qh76		This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 25:8.
1526	25:20	cl9d		This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in 2 Kings 25:6.
1527	25:21	dxm3	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism	This is a polite way of saying “killed them.” It might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people might have helped the king do this. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1528	25:21	b7iy		“So Judah was taken into exile out of its land”
1529	25:21	u6ll	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Judah, the name of the people group, is a metonym for the people themselves. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah went out of their land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1530	25:22	k15w	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1531	25:23	yzs4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1532	25:23	ww42	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This refers to a person who is a descendant of a man named Netophah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1533	25:23	ytq9	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This refers to a person who comes from a place called Maakah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1534	25:25	cfc4	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	This is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. 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]])
1535	25:25	bt4c	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1536	25:26	n8hs	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “many people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1537	25:26	u3mg	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	This is a merism that means “everyone,” which is a generalization. Alternate translation: “from the least important to the most important” or “everyone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1538	25:27	y9pc	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	(See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1539	25:27	ggr6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	This is the twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-seventh day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1540	25:27	wz2b	rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1541	25:28	kh12	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Giving a good place at the dining table is a metonym for honoring him. Alternate translation: “more honor than the other kings” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1542	25:29	e7s6	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The act of removing Jehoiachins’ prison clothes represents making him a free man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1543	25:29	ahi6		“with the king and his officials”
1544	25:30	i56q	rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The king made sure that he had a regular food allowance” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1545	25:30	pi4e		“Money to buy food”

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Introduction to 2 Kings

Part 1: General Introduction

Outline of 2 Kings

What are the Books of 1 and 2 Kings about?

How should the title of this book be translated?

Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts

What is the purpose of 1 and 2 Kings?

Part 3: Important Translation Issues

Why do the Books of 1 and 2 Kings refer to someone being addressed indirectly?

What does the king “did what was right (or) evil in the eyes of Yahweh” mean?

What is the meaning of the term “Israel”?

What does the phrase “to this day” mean?

Can I translate 2 Kings before 1 Kings?

2 Kings 01 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

God’s sovereignty

Important figures of speech in this chapter

Rhetorical question

2 Kings 02 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

2 Kings 03 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Victory and defeat

Important figures of speech in this chapter

Idiom

Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

Anger

2 Kings 04 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Widow

2 Kings 05 General Notes

Structure and formatting

2 Kings 06 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Important figures of speech in this chapter

Rhetorical question

2 Kings 07 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Fear

2 Kings 08 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Kings

2 Kings 09 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

King Jehu

2 Kings 10 General Notes

Special concepts in this chapter

2 Kings 11 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Athaliah’s evil actions

2 Kings 12 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Temple

2 Kings 13 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Elisha’s death

Important figures of speech in this chapter

Metaphor

2 Kings 14 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Special concepts in this chapter

Pride

2 Kings 15 General Notes

Special concepts in this chapter

Israel’s evil

2 Kings 16 General Notes

Special concepts in this chapter

Ahaz

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