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2	front:intro	bs9v				0	Introduction to 2 Samuel Part 1: General Introduction Outline of 2 Samuel The first years of David’s reign (1:1–7:29) Saul is killed; David is kind to Ishbosheth (1:1–4:12) David defeats the Philistines (5:1–25) Victories, the ark, the house of God (6:1–7:29) David extends his rule to all the Promised Land (8:1–10:19) David’s sin with Bathsheba (11:1–12:31) Amnon and Tamar; Absalom kills Amnon (13:1–14:33) The later years of David’s reign (15:1–24:25) Absalom rebels and is killed (15:1–18:33) David’s kingdom restored (19:1–20:26) Famine and warfare (21:1–14) David’s song of praise (22:1–23:7) David’s mighty men (23:8–39) Yahweh judges David’s sin of numbering the people; the plague stopped (24:1–25) What is the Book of 2 Samuel about? This book is about David ruling as king over Israel. He first ruled over the tribe of Judah for seven years. Then the other eleven tribes agreed to have him become their king. He ruled over all Israel for thirty-three years. Throughout this time, David led his army to fight foreign enemies who attacked Israel. However, he struggled the most against someone in his own family. Absalom, his son, rebelled and fought against him (2 Samuel 13-19). The Book of 2 Samuel also tells about when David sinned greatly. He slept with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. When she became pregnant, David arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle. David and all Israel suffered much because of David’s sin. However, the writer also tells of Yahweh repeatedly showing David grace and love after David repented of his sin. How should the title of this book be translated? Translators can use the traditional title “2 Samuel,” or “Second Samuel.” Or translators may consider a clearer title such as “The Second Book about Samuel, Saul, and David.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) What was the purpose of the Book of 2 Samuel? The Book of 2 Samuel begins where 1 Samuel ended. The writer continues to show how the tribes of Israel unite under the first kings of Israel. The Book of 2 Samuel centers around David as the king Yahweh chose to lead Israel. Who wrote the Book of 2 Samuel? It is uncertain who wrote 2 Samuel. It may have been someone alive soon after King Solomon died. When Solomon died, the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms. The author probably lived in the southern kingdom of Judah. A descendant of David continued to rule over the southern kingdom. The author may have written 2 Samuel to defend David’s right to be king. This would prove that David’s descendant was the rightful king of God’s people. Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts What covenant had its beginning in the Book of 2 Samuel? In 2 Samuel 7, Yahweh made a covenant with David. God promised to make a descendant of David rule forever over Israel. Christians believe that Jesus Christ fulfills this covenant. Jesus was a descendant of David. Jesus is the true “anointed one,” the person God chose to be king forever. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]) Part 3: Important Translation Issues Why does the book refer to someone being addressed indirectly? David frequently refers to himself as “your servant” when he speaks to King Saul. He also calls Saul “my master.” Indirectly addressing a person in this way can be difficult to translate. It is intended to show that the speaker submits to the one being addressed. English sometimes uses the address “sir” or “ma’am” in this way. Can I translate this book before 1 Samuel? The Book of 1 Samuel should be translated before 2 Samuel, since 2 Samuel continues from where 1 Samuel ends. How is the name “Israel” used in the Bible? The name “Israel” is used in many different ways in the Bible. Jacob was the son of Isaac. God changed his 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]]) 2 Samuel speaks of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the whole nation of Israel as “Israel.” However, these references appear in the narrative long before the two kingdoms split apart. It seems clear that the references to Israel and Judah indicate that the author wrote 2 Samuel at a time after the kingdoms split. (See: 2 Samuel 2:10; 2 Samuel 3:10; 2 Samuel 5:5; 2 Samuel 11:11; 2 Samuel 12:8; 2 Samuel 19:42-43; 2 Samuel 21:2; 2 Samuel 24:1).
3	1:intro	la44				0	2 Samuel 01 General Notes Structure and formatting Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 1:19-27. This chapter continues the material from 1 Samuel. Special concepts in this chapter David’s funeral song David praised Saul and Jonathan as great warriors and Jonathan as his dearest friend. Important figures of speech in this chapter Synecdoche David used two figures of speech to express that Jonathan and Saul were great warriors: “the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul did not return empty.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
4	1:1	q125		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city in the southern part of Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5	1:2	vci9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal		0	“After three days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6	1:2	v6vv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	In this culture, tearing one’s own clothes and putting dirt on one’s head was an act of mourning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
7	1:2	js3t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This was an act of showing submission to David, who was now the king of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
8	1:4	j45j				0	Possible meanings are (1) “Many were wounded and many were killed” or (2) “Many were wounded and killed.”
9	1:6	uks7				0	This statement emphasizes that the man did not plan to meet Saul.
10	1:6	g386		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Possible meanings are (1) Saul was weak and using the spear to support himself or (2) Saul was attempting to kill himself by falling on his own spear. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
11	1:8	x88n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations		0	These direct quotations could be stated as indirect speech. Alternate translation: “He asked me who I was, and I told him that I am an Amalekite” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
12	1:8	nvy8				0	These are the same people David just finishing attacking in 2 Samuel 1:1.
13	1:9	t8ly		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Saul’s suffering is spoken of as something terrible that has grabbed hold of him. Alternate translation: “I am suffering terribly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
14	1:9	he7b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means he is still alive. Alternate translation: “I am still alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
15	1:10	fh71				0	“he would die anyway”
16	1:11	lzf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	David and his men tore their clothes as a sign of mourning for the death of King Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
17	1:12	j5yt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	Both statements mean basically same thing. The word “house” is a metonym that represents the descendants of Israel. But, both “people” and “house” probably are a synecdoche representing the soldiers of Israel. Alternate translation: “for the Israelite soldiers” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
18	1:12	v2al				0	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
19	1:12	h78c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Here “fallen” is a polite way of referring to being killed. Also, “sword” represents a battle. This here means “had been killed.” Alternate translation: “they had died in battle” or “enemies had killed them in battle” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
20	1:13	tje8				0	The man had already stated that he is an Amalekite in 2 Samuel 1:8. David apparently asks the man to confirm this because of the serious judgment that David was going to pronounce on the man.
21	1:14	f3mp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to rebuke the man. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have feared Yahweh and not killed his anointed … hand!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
22	1:14	gdq9				0	This refers to Saul.
23	1:14	llc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase refers to doing something yourself. Alternate translation: “yourself” or “personally” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
24	1:15	k3ww		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means “killed him.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
25	1:16	sv2e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “blood” is a metonym that implies “shed blood” and is associated with death. Here “your head” is a synecdoche referring to the man and means that he is responsible. Alternate translation: “You are responsible for your own death” or “You have caused your own death” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
26	1:16	e596		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “your own mouth” refers to the man himself. Alternate translation: “you have testified against yourself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
27	1:17	k1zm				0	David sings a song of mourning for Saul and Jonathan.
28	1:18	xw5d				0	This was the title of the song.
29	1:18	rz25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	This is background information added to tell the reader what happened to the song in the future. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
30	1:18	h5m5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	The word “Jashar” means “upright.” Alternate translation: “the Book of the Upright” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
31	1:19	bch8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Your glory” refers to Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
32	1:19	luf3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The phrase “the mighty” refers to both Saul and Jonathan. This nominal adjective is plural, and can be stated as “the mighty ones.”(See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
33	1:19	v53l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	The word “fallen” here means “died.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
34	1:20	as79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated as part of the poetry of the song. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
35	1:20	new3				0	Gath and Ashkelon are two of the Philistines’ major cities. The Philistines killed Saul and Jonathan.
36	1:20	m8lh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated as part of the poetry of the song. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
37	1:20	kk6n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase refers to people who do not follow Yahweh, such as the Philistines. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
38	1:21	yma7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe		0	David speaks directly to the “Mountains of Gilboa” as if they were listening to his song. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
39	1:21	k9a4				0	David curses the ground where King Saul died in the battle. This was out of reverence for Saul, who was God’s anointed king.
40	1:21	nbh3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The “mighty” here refers to Saul. The shield was defiled because it fell on the ground, and because the king’s blood was shed on it. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
41	1:21	bh3a				0	Saul’s shield was made of leather. To care for the shield, it was rubbed with oil. Alternate translation: “No one will care for Saul’s shield anymore”
42	1:22	i5nk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	Saul and Jonathan are shown here to have been fierce and valiant warriors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
43	1:22	px2s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Saul’s sword is spoken of as if it were a living thing that could return on its own. Rather than return empty, it was carrying the blood of Saul’s enemies that it killed. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
44	1:23	zvc3				0	The phrase “were not separated” is used to emphasize that they were always together. Alternate translation: “even in death they were together”
45	1:23	k29g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Saul and Jonathan were spoken of as if they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
46	1:24	b7wi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	“who provided you nice clothes and jewelry.” These two phrases share similar meanings that describe providing the women with expensive, attractive clothing. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
47	1:25	lw46				0	This phrase is repeated in verse 27 to emphasize that Israel’s best warriors are dead. Alternate translation: “The mighty men have died in battle”
48	1:25	s578		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	Here “mighty” is plural and may refer to only Saul and Jonathan, or to all of the soldiers of Israel. Alternate translation: “the mighty warriors” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
49	1:25	ap6l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way to say “have died.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
50	1:25	l3rx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Jonathan has died in battle” or “The enemy has killed Jonathan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
51	1:25	i3z2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe		0	David continues to address this part of the song to the mountains of Gilboa as he started in 2 Samuel 1:21. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
52	1:26	eg6m				0	Here “brother” is used in the sense of a very close friend.
53	1:26	l4ln				0	Here “love” is used in the sense of friendship and loyalty. Jonathan’s loyalty to David was even greater than the loyalty a woman has for her husband and children.
54	2:intro	k322				0	2 Samuel 02 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story of the civil war between Saul’s son and David. Special concepts in this chapter Civil war There was a civil war in Israel. David was made king of Judah and Saul’s uncle (Abner) made Saul’s son (Ishbosheth) king of the rest of Israel. When they fought each other, Abner killed Joab’s brother, but David’s army was victorious. Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical question Abner finally stopped the battle with a rhetorical question to David’s army. “Must the sword devour forever?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
55	2:1	lt47				0	“After David mourned the deaths of Saul and Jonathan in battle”
56	2:1	ncw1				0	At this time David was in the city of Ziklag. David used the phrase “go up” because Ziklag was lower in elevation than Judah. Alternate translation: “travel to one of the cities of Judah”
57	2:2	x7ln				0	At this time David was in the city of Ziklag. The narrator uses the phrase “went up” because Ziklag was lower in elevation than Hebron. Alternate translation: “David traveled to Hebron with his two wives”
58	2:4	jw8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	In this symbolic act, they poured oil on David’s head to show that he was selected to be the king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
59	2:4	gc4b				0	Here “house” is used in the sense of “tribe.” Alternate translation: “the tribe of Judah”
60	2:4	h1l8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a town in the region of Gilead. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
61	2:6	c5wi				0	David speaks to the people of Jabesh Gilead.
62	2:6	jp9r				0	They buried Saul.
63	2:7	ss4u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “hands” refers to the people of Jabesh Gilead. Alternate translation: “be strong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
64	2:7	c3td		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	In this symbolic act, they poured oil on David’s head to show that he was selected to be the king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
65	2:8	m5pw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
66	2:8	i3ah		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
67	2:9	e9wt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
68	2:10	fb37		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Obeying David’s rule is spoken of as “following” him. Alternate translation: “the tribe of Judah obeyed David as their king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
69	2:10	kz8s				0	Here “house” is used to mean “tribe.”
70	2:12	t3hi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
71	2:13	n2wn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
72	2:16	ni8p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way of saying they died. Alternate translation: “they both died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
73	2:16	x416		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a name given to remind people what happened there. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
74	2:17	gm4c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It may be helpful to explicitly state that this was the large battle that followed the contest of the young men. Alternate translation: “Then the others started to fight also. It was a very fierce battle that day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
75	2:18	smv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
76	2:18	n11n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here Asahel is compared to a gazelle, an animal that runs very fast. Alternate translation: “Asahel could run very fast” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
77	2:18	aak9				0	This small, four-legged animal, with two long horns on its head, runs very fast.
78	2:19	mmf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
79	2:19	j8wb				0	Here “without turning away” is stated in negative form to emphasize how closely he followed Abner’s path. Alternate translation: “followed him wherever he went”
80	2:20	jd6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
81	2:21	we6k				0	“Stop chasing me … stop chasing Abner”
82	2:21	ck9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	Abner was asking Asahel to kill and plunder another younger soldier who would not be as dangerous as Abner. He did not want to kill Asahel. Alternate translation: “fight with another soldier and take his equipment as plunder” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
83	2:22	mpv8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to warn Asahel of the danger he faced. “Strike to the ground” is a polite way of saying “to kill.” Alternate translation: “I do not wish to kill you” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
84	2:22	k44v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question emphasizes that Abner does not want to fight and kill Asahel because it would destroy Abner’s relationship with Joab. Here “hold up my face to Joab” is an idiom that means that he would be too ashamed to look at Joab. Alternate translation: “I would be too ashamed to look at your brother, Joab” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
85	2:23	y5pa				0	This means to “halt” or “stop chasing.”
86	2:23	eb53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the handle, which is not sharp or designed to pierce anything. It can be implied that Abner was only trying to stop Asahel from following him, and did not intend to kill him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
87	2:24	dk79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
88	2:24	ja3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
89	2:26	w79x				0	“Abner shouted” or “Abner yelled”
90	2:26	bju9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question emphasizes that the battle had already continued too long. Here “sword” refers to the fighting. The killing in the battle is spoken of as if a wild animal was eating the soldiers. Alternate translation: “We do not need to keep using our swords to fight and kill each other.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
91	2:26	ukm3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to force Joab to acknowledge that continued fighting could only result in more suffering. Here “bitter” is a euphemism for the terrible suffering that would occur. Alternate translation: “You know very well that there will be a terrible result if this continues!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
92	2:26	e6un		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is intended to convince Joab to stop fighting their fellow Israelites. Here “brother” is used to represent the members of the nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “Stop this now so that Israelites will not have to kill each other!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
93	2:27	yh65				0	This is a very strong vow. Alternate translation: “With God as my witness” or “God will affirm that I mean what I say”
94	2:27	gze5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	This hypothetical statement tells what might have happened if Abner had not spoken wisely to Joab. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
95	2:28	qt3n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Trumpets were used to signal orders to the armies across great distances. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
96	2:28	zk88		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Israel” refers to the Israelite soldiers. Alternate translation: “did not continue to chase the Israelite soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
97	2:29	g9ir		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
98	2:30	ju9l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
99	2:31	e92j				0	“360 men from Benjamin who followed Abner.” Abner did not die.
100	2:31	qxt6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“three hundred and sixty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
101	2:31	d81h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase means “from the tribe of Benjamin.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
102	2:32	e5xq				0	“carried Asahel’s body with them”
103	2:32	pzw9				0	“they arrived at Hebron by dawn the next morning”
104	3:intro	ka39				0	2 Samuel 03 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter records the first attempt to end the civil war. Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 3:33-34. Special concepts in this chapter David never wanted to hurt Saul’s family. Isbosheth criticized Abner and Abner became angry. He decided to help David become king of all of Israel. Abner came and made a treaty with David. As he left, Joab arrived and told him he wanted to talk to him and he murdered Abner. David was very unhappy that Abner had been killed.
105	3:1	sq7q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Samuel gives information about the war between David and the supporters of Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
106	3:1	u6f1				0	Here “house” is used to mean “supporters.”
107	3:1	lag1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This metaphor means the number of people supporting David increased. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
108	3:1	dju3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This metaphor means the number of people supporting Saul’s family decreased. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
109	3:2	w7d8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “David’s wives gave birth to six sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
110	3:2	q2r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a woman, a wife of David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
111	3:3	j96y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	These two sons were born after the “firstborn” (verse 2). This is the numerical order of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
112	3:3	hxl2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are women’s names. They are the wives of David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
113	3:3	hy1j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are men’s names. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
114	3:4	m8yp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	This is the numerical order of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
115	3:4	d5td		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
116	3:4	ai9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of David’s wives. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
117	3:5	nky8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	This is the numerical order of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
118	3:5	n4tz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of one of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
119	3:5	ujk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of one of David’s wives. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
120	3:6	vrd9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This introduces a new event in the story of the struggle between David’s supporters and Saul’s family. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
121	3:6	n8iu				0	This refers to Saul’s family and supporters who assumed control of his estate after he died.
122	3:6	fu4e				0	This refers to the supporters of David.
123	3:6	ahk2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Abner’s increasing power over Saul’s family is spoken of as if he became physically stronger. Alternate translation: “Abner gained more power over the family and supporters of Saul” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
124	3:7	wnw6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
125	3:7	nvs7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a male name, a son of Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
126	3:7	y6er		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Ishbosheth asked this question to rebuke Abner who was acting like he was the king. Alternate translation: “You did not have the right to go in to father’s concubine!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
127	3:7	x31p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism for sexual relations. Alternate translation: “had sexual relations with” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
128	3:8	jcd6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This question is used by Abner as an angry denial of Ishbosheth’s accusation. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am not a traitor working for David!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
129	3:8	rjr7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Abner speaks of himself as the head of a dog, which the Israelites considered to be loyal to anyone who fed them. Here “belongs to Judah” implies that Abner’s loyalty is to Judah, to which David belonged, and not to Saul’s house. Alternate translation: “Am I a traitor for Judah?” or “I am not a traitor working for David!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
130	3:8	jb39		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents the power to defeat. Alternate translation: “to be defeated by David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
131	3:8	lub9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Abner asks this question to rebuke Ishbosheth. It is unclear if Abner actually slept with Rizpah, or if he was falsely accused. Possible meanings are (1) Abner was guilty. Alternate translation: “You should not be upset that I slept with this woman!” or (2) Abner was not guilty. Alternate translation: “You should not think that I have slept with this woman!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
132	3:9	a45s				0	This is the form of a solemn vow in that time. Abner is asking God to judge him severely if he does not keep his vow. Your language may have a way of expressing vows. Alternate translation: “I am asking God to punish me if I do not”
133	3:10	h7qr				0	Here “house” refers to Saul’s family and supporters who survived Saul’s death. Alternate translation: “the family and supporters of Saul”
134	3:10	m8b2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase refers to the authority of David as king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
135	3:12	y24c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants		0	Some versions add “when he was at Hebron” and others do not. You may want to add the phrase if it is present in your national version. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
136	3:12	alc7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The original text of this question is not clear. Possible meanings are (1) Abner had the power to give the land to David. Alternate translation: “This land is mine!” or (2) David is chosen by God to rule the land: Alternate translation: “This land rightfully belongs to you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
137	3:12	mm4s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” represents Abner’s assistance that he is offering to David. Alternate translation: “I will assist you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
138	3:13	r77z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	David is stating the condition under which he will meet Abner. Here “face” refers to David himself. Alternate translation: “you cannot see me unless you bring Michal to me first” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
139	3:13	mks3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a daughter of Saul. She was David’s first wife. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
140	3:14	x49c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	This represents the number of men David killed so that Saul would allow him to marry Michal. These men are represented here by their “foreskins.” The “foreskin” is the fold of skin that covers the male reproductive organ. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
141	3:15	ch63		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Paltiel was Michal’s second husband. Saul gave her to him after David fled from Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
142	3:15	z1ti		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
143	3:16	uhj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a village. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
144	3:18	js5z				0	“So now make David your king”
145	3:18	iac5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to David’s power to defeat the Philistines. Alternate translation: “I will empower my servant David and” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
146	3:18	c3te		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to power over Israel. Alternate translation: “the power of the Philistines” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
147	3:18	d2l2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to power over Israel. Alternate translation: “the power of all of their enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
148	3:19	qv92		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Both of these statements refer to the descendants of Benjamin, who were one of the tribes of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
149	3:20	bp1a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The number of men who came with Abner. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
150	3:21	k2bu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase means “all of the nation of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
151	3:21	ej77				0	They parted as friends. David was not angry with Abner.
152	3:22	x15t				0	These are items taken from the enemy.
153	3:22	c54e				0	Abner had already left to return home.
154	3:23	e26m				0	“someone told Joab”
155	3:23	d2r8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a man’s name. He is the grandfather of Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
156	3:24	nzs6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab asks this question to rebuke David for letting Abner go in peace. Alternate translation: “You should not have done this!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
157	3:24	ia9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab asks this question to rebuke David for letting Abner escape. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Abner was here and you let him leave!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
158	3:25	c3xz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab asks this question to convince David that Abner is plotting against David. Alternate translation: “Surely you know … everything you are doing.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
159	3:26	v16b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Sirah” is the name of a place where the well was located. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
160	3:27	w3m9				0	This refers to one of the gates in the city wall at Hebron. As the UST implies, city gates were constructed as part of buildings set into the city walls. Inside the passageway were doors leading to side rooms, where guests could be received and business and judicial proceedings could be conducted. It was probably in one of these rooms that Joab murdered Abner.
161	3:27	us2y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “blood” is associated with the death of Asahel. Alternate translation: “the death of Asahel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
162	3:27	fbb9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a male person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
163	3:28	esw1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “blood” refers to violent death. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Samuel 3:27. Alternate translation: “the death of Abner” or “the murder of Abner” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
164	3:28	kq45		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
165	3:29	h3l1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This phrase means the results of the guilt will happen to Joab and his family as if something heavy had collapsed on them. Alternate translation: “always cause suffering for Joab and for all his father’s house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
166	3:29	vz8z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” refers to descendants. Alternate translation: “all the descendants of Joab’s father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
167	3:29	l3jd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This double negative emphasizes that there will always be someone with the problems listed. Alternate translation: “May there always be” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
168	3:29	lvn8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “sword” refers to violent death. Alternate translation: “dies violently” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
169	3:29	wgz1				0	“is hungry”
170	3:30	x1zu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
171	3:31	g9pr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These were symbolic actions to demonstrate their grief and sadness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
172	3:32	d6g4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	The words “wept” and “cried loudly” mean basically the same thing and emphasize how much David mourned for Abner. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
173	3:33	aq3l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to emphasize that his death was not fair. Alternate translation: “Abner should not have died in disgrace!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
174	3:34	b11c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two sentences express similar ideas. They can be combined into one sentence. Alternate translation: “You were in no way a criminal in prison” or “You were completely innocent of doing wrong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
175	3:34	ni42		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one had tied your hands” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
176	3:34	uia7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one had attached your feet to chains” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
177	3:34	im2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to people who are unjust or wicked. Alternate translation: “wicked men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
178	3:35	zt2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This deliberate exaggeration is used to show that the nation of Israel wanted to take care of David in his grief. Alternate translation: “Many people came” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
179	3:35	s8g2				0	This is the form of a solemn vow in that time. David is asking God to judge him severely if he eats anything before sunset. Your language many have a way of expressing vows. Alternate translation: “I am asking God to punish me if”
180	3:37	ax2q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
181	3:38	z5pr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to show how much David respected Abner. Here “fallen” is a euphemism that means “died.” It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is certainly true that a great prince has died today in Israel!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
182	3:38	wxn9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys		0	These two phrases both refer to Abner. Alternate translation: “a great prince” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
183	3:39	e6ux		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184	3:39	bw2y				0	“are too much like animals” or “are too violent”
185	4:intro	hm82				0	2 Samuel 04 General Notes Structure and formatting While the end of the civil war occurs in this chapter, David still only reigned over Judah (1-4). Special concepts in this chapter David and Ishbosheth David never sought revenge against Saul’s family. When two men snuck into Ishbosheth’s room, cut off his head and brought it to David, David had them killed for killing an innocent man. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical questions When two men brought Ishbosheth’s head to David and expected to get a reward for it, David condemned them with the rhetorical question: “should I not now require his blood from your hand, and remove you from the earth?” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/condemn]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/reward]])
186	4:1	jmf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
187	4:1	jnb3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	In this phrase “his hands” represents Ishbosheth himself. Alternate translation: “Ishbosheth became weak” or “Ishbosheth lost all strength” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
188	4:2	zhe1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
189	4:2	uag2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-participants		0	This introduces the men Baanah and Rechab into the story. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
190	4:2	d6gi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	Here the author begins to provide background information about Beeroth for the reader. The area of Beeroth was part of the land that belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
191	4:2	c93q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
192	4:3	uyh4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	Here the author finishes providing background information about Beeroth for the reader. The area of Beeroth was part of the land that belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
193	4:3	qq9m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
194	4:4	th4j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	This verse pauses the main story to provide background information about Mephibosheth, a descendent of Saul through Jonathan instead of through Ishbosheth. Mephibosheth will become an important character later in the book. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/writing-background]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
195	4:4	rav8				0	This phrase means “unable to walk.”
196	4:4	as76		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	This was the age of Jonathan’s son at the time of his father’s death. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
197	4:4	d8qr				0	This refers to the news about their death.
198	4:4	zj2w				0	This is a woman or girl who is hired to care for young children.
199	4:4	hwu8				0	This explains how Mephibosheth was injured so he was unable to walk.
200	4:4	xl1z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of Jonathan’s young son, the grandson of Saul. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
201	4:5	rr92				0	The story returns to the actions of Rechab and Baanah who were introduced in 2 Samuel 4:2.
202	4:5	f4qv				0	the middle of the day, the part of the day when it is the hottest
203	4:6	g8pb				0	“cleaning chaff from wheat”
204	4:8	n1gd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This idiom means “was trying to kill you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
205	4:9	c7l9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is one of the strongest oaths David could swear, as Yahweh is the witness. Alternate translation: “I swear on the life of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
206	4:9	qe3v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “life” refers to David himself. This means that Yahweh has kept David alive. Alternate translation: “who rescued me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
207	4:11	ve2r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This question is used to show that the men had committed an especially serious crime. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are even more guilty! It is my duty to require his blood from your hand and to remove you from the earth.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
208	4:11	pl52		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The phrase “his blood” represents the life of Ishbosheth. Here “from your hand” represents Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, introduced in 2 Samuel 4:5. Alternate translation: “hold you responsible for the death of Ishbosheth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
209	4:12	b1ep		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These were symbolic actions to show contempt for the men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
210	4:12	a16g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This was a symbolic act to honor Ishbosheth. This could be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “they honored Ishbosheth by burying his head in the grave” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
211	5:intro	jv2a				0	2 Samuel 05 General Notes Structure and formatting This records the beginning of the kingdom’s expansion. Special concepts in this chapter David conquers Jerusalem David brought the combined army to Jerusalem and conquered it by going in through the water shaft. He enlarged the city and strengthened the defenses, and made it his capital. Jerusalem is an important place in the plans of God. David consulting God David always consulted God before fighting a battle. The Philistines invaded Israel trying to capture David. David asked God if he should attack the Philistines, and God said yes; so he defeated them. They invaded again and God told him to attack them from the rear and he defeated them again.
212	5:1	qs6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This phrase means “a relative.” Alternate translation: “we are related to you” or “we are of the same family” - (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
213	5:2	h5dx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	This is historical information. Saul had been their king before David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
214	5:2	fr5e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two clauses mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh had chosen David to be king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
215	5:2	rcd5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here ruling over the people is spoken of as shepherding them. Alternate translation: “You will care for my people Israel” or “You will rule over my people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
216	5:3	ep1q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	To “anoint” is a symbolic act to show that they recognized that God had chosen David as king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
217	5:6	w24t				0	David and the army of Israel attack Jerusalem.
218	5:6	j73y				0	This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “If you come here, even the blind and the lame will be able to turn you away”
219	5:6	m16b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	Here “the blind” and “the lame” are nominal adjectives. Alternate translation: “those people who cannot see and those who cannot walk” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
220	5:8	c5p9				0	David was speaking to his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David said to his soldiers, ‘Those who want to get rid of the Jebus people”
221	5:8	z3vc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Possible meanings are (1) this refers to people who are truly lame and blind or (2) this is a metonym that speaks about the Jebusites inside the city of Jerusalem as if they were all weak and handicapped. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
222	5:11	m9gy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
223	5:11	fv7z				0	those who work with wood
224	5:11	s2rm				0	those who work with stone or brick
225	5:13	d3s6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he had more sons and daughters” or “they bore him more sons and daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
226	5:14	fcd9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
227	5:14	lw16		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that his wives bore for him” or “he had” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
228	5:15	t2yz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
229	5:16	xzm3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of David’s sons. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
230	5:17	y7vu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Israel had anointed David as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
231	5:17	w75r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here “all” is a generalization that means the Philistine army. Alternate translation: “the Philistine army went looking for him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
232	5:18	f39y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
233	5:20	sm5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
234	5:20	n37i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here David speaks of the victory that Yahweh brought as if it were a flood of water that overflowed its banks and covered the land, causing destruction. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has overwhelmed my enemies like a flood overwhelms the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
235	5:22	ipp2				0	They “came up” because the Philistines lived at a lower elevation than David’s stronghold.
236	5:22	u2gr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
237	5:23	lzk7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“Balsam” here is a type of tree, and the “woods” describe many balsam trees growing together. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
238	5:24	vp29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	This is the continuation of Yahweh’s instruction to David that began in 2 Samuel 5:23. Yahweh here speaks of himself in the third person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
239	5:24	ccz2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of the sound of the leaves rustling as wind blows through them as if it were the sound of marching. Alternate translation: “When the wind blowing through the tops of the balsam trees sounds like men marching” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
240	5:25	z8t1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
241	6:intro	aen5				0	2 Samuel 06 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem David organized a procession with many musical instruments to bring the ark to Jerusalem. They put it on a cart; but when the oxen stumbled, Uzzah reached out to steady it so it would not fall. God killed him for touching the ark. David was angry at God for killing Uzzah and was afraid to bring the ark any further. Uzzah died because the ark was perfectly holy. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/holy]]) Dancing David danced for joy in front of the ark. His wife, Michal, criticized David for uncovering himself as he danced, but David did not care. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/other/joy]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Irony Michal criticized David by using irony: “How honored the king of Israel was today, who undressed himself today before the eyes of the slave girls among his servants, like one of the crude fellows who shamelessly undresses himself!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
242	6:1	prk3				0	This word marks a new part of the story.
243	6:1	dz26		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This metonym represents the army of the nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
244	6:1	f7cl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“30,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
245	6:2	bci3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that they are taking the ark to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “from Baalah in Judah to take to Jerusalem the ark of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
246	6:2	vy3h				0	Jerusalem was higher than almost any other place in Israel, so it was normal for Israelites to speak of going up to Jerusalem and going down from it.
247	6:2	jrd4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	The word “bring” can be translated as “take.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
248	6:2	t6ln		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
249	6:2	pkw6				0	Yahweh’s name was written on the ark.
250	6:2	ima6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	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: “who sits on his throne above the cherubim on the ark of the covenant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
251	6:2	ae72				0	to sit on a throne
252	6:3	y6lf				0	David and the army of the nation of Israel move the ark of the covenant.
253	6:3	b2eb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
254	6:5	h1vh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This metonym represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “all the other Israelites with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
255	6:5	g4xk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	A tambourine is a musical instrument like the head of a drum with pieces of metal around the side that sound when the instrument is shaken or hit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
256	6:5	tc14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	musical instruments with many small, hard objects inside a hard shell, making rhythmic noise when shaken (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
257	6:5	d3bq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
258	6:6	ju6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
259	6:7	yht6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the “anger of Yahweh” is spoken of as if it were fire. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
260	6:7	b8dy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It was a sin for Uzzah to touch the ark because Yahweh had commanded that no one should touch the ark. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
261	6:8	e8lq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. Translator may add a footnote that says, “The name ‘Perez Uzzah’ means ‘the punishment of Uzzah.’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
262	6:8	tqy3				0	This means to the time when this was being written, not to the present time in the twenty-first century.
263	6:9	yx34		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this question to emphasize that he is afraid to take the ark to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “I am too afraid to bring the ark of Yahweh with me to Jerusalem.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
264	6:10	qjd6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
265	6:11	a4fg				0	Here “him” refers to Obed Edom the Gittite.
266	6:12	kg8i				0	This word starts a new part of the story.
267	6:12	j7ru		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people told King David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
268	6:12	tg1q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents a family. Alternate translation: “Obed Edom and his family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
269	6:12	tke4				0	Jerusalem was higher than almost any other place in Israel, so it was normal for Israelites to speak of going up to Jerusalem and going down from it. Alternate translation: “moved the ark of God” or “took the ark of God”
270	6:12	d195		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	The word “brought” can be translated as “took.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
271	6:14	m97q				0	Dancing here is a form of joyfully worshiping Yahweh.
272	6:14	ubu5				0	a cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
273	6:15	td5n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “all the other Israelites with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
274	6:16	qn6w				0	The word “Now” marks a break in the story line. Here the narrator gives information about Michal.
275	6:16	jz44				0	Michal was the daughter of King Saul and also David’s first wife. See how you translated this name in 2 Samuel 3:13.
276	6:16	tjm7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents thoughts or emotions. Alternate translation: “she looked at him with disdain” or “she sneered at him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
277	6:16	b6w2				0	“to Yahweh”
278	6:18	k4ta		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	To bless “in the name of Yahweh of hosts” means to bless with Yahweh’s power and authority or as his representative. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
279	6:19	m8cs				0	a baked sweet bread made with dried grapes
280	6:20	k14x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	Here “came” can be translated as “went.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
281	6:20	jd22		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony		0	This is an ironic statement. Michal means the opposite of what she said, and she does not believe David acted honorably. Michal speaks disrespectfully to King David about his dancing attire and behavior. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
282	6:20	nsq4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “eyes of the slave girls” represents the slave girls. Alternate translation: “in front of the slave girls” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
283	6:20	b7au				0	Michal is comparing David to vulgar and foolish men.
284	6:21	pz59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you		0	Here “your” refers to Michal. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
285	6:21	a36n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	Here “the people of Yahweh” and “Israel” mean the same thing. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
286	6:22	run9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony		0	David is being ironic and means the opposite of what he said. He does not believe what he did was actually undignified or that his actions in the future will be undignified. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
287	6:22	y1pu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “in my own eyes” represents what a person considers or thinks about something. Alternate translation: “I will consider myself humiliated” or “I will consider myself a fool” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
288	6:22	ifj3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But the slave girls of whom you have spoken will honor me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
289	6:23	cjq6				0	“was never able to bear any children”
290	7:intro	c6fb				0	2 Samuel 07 General Notes Structure and formatting This is the finishing of a small interruption about the house of God. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/houseofgod]]) Special concepts in this chapter David wanted to honor God by building him a temple. God told David that he would not build it, but his son would build it. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) Covenant of David God made a covenant with David that was not conditioned upon anything David or his descendants did. God promised that one of David’s descendants would rule Israel forever. Because Israel would not have a king in the future, this promise did not begin at this time. The descendant, who would rule forever, is Jesus. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]])
291	7:1	cu7z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
292	7:1	r5ag		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	“given him safety from all his surrounding enemies.” Here “rest” is an abstract noun. Alternate translation: “caused the enemy people groups to stop attacking Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
293	7:2	chf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Cedar is a kind of tree that is known for its strength. If you have an equivalent type of tree in your culture, you can use that name, otherwise you can reword this. Alternate translation: “I am living in a strong, permanent house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
294	7:2	uvh3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Tents are temporary dwellings. If you do not have tents in your culture, you can word this differently. Alternate translation: “the ark of God is staying in a temporary place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
295	7:3	q2im		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “heart” represents the mind. Alternate translation: “do what you think you should” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
296	7:3	aw2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “with you” means God is helping and blessing David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
297	7:4	l5r9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Nathan. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Nathan:” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
298	7:5	ebh5				0	This is the beginning of a quotation that contains quotations within it.
299	7:5	kj3l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Yahweh uses a question to emphasize that David is not the one to build a house for Yahweh. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You will not build a house for me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
300	7:5	j3s5				0	Here “house” means a temple. In 7:11 Yahweh will say that he will build a house for David. There “house” means a family. If your language has a word that can express both ideas, use it here and in 7:11.
301	7:7	t5dj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes		0	This has a quotation within a quotation. The direct quotation can be stated as an indirect quotation. Alternate translation: “did I ever ask any of Israel’s leaders, whom I appointed to shepherd my people Israel, why they had not built me a house of cedar?” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
302	7:7	azt9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Yahweh uses a question to emphasize that he never asked any of Israel’s leaders to build him a house. Alternate translation: “I never said anything to any of Israel’s leaders” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
303	7:7	vnx2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Those who are leaders of the people of Israel are spoken of as if they were shepherds and the people were sheep. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
304	7:7	kek6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	If Yahweh had asked the leaders this question, he would have been using a question to scold them for not building him a house of cedar. But, Yahweh said previously that he did not ask them this question. Alternate translation: “You should have built me a house of cedar.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
305	7:8	k8e3				0	Yahweh describes his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
306	7:8	knq9				0	This does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
307	7:8	xsx1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes		0	This has quotations within quotations. It may be necessary to translate the direct quotations as indirect quotations as in the UST. Alternate translation: “tell my servant David that I took him … so that he would be ruler over my people Israel” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
308	7:8	fe6g				0	Yahweh is still telling the prophet Nathan what he should tell David.
309	7:8	dae2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David’s job as a shepherd is referred to by the place he watched his sheep. Alternate translation: “I took you from your job as a shepherd” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
310	7:9	euh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes		0	This continues the quotations within quotations. It may be necessary to translate the direct quotations as indirect quotations as in the UST. Alternate translation: “I have been with him wherever he went. I have cut off all his enemies from before him. Now I will make his name great, like the name of the great ones of the earth” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
311	7:9	arz6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “with you” means that Yahweh has helped and blessed David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
312	7:9	pbz4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh destroying David’s enemies is spoken of as if Yahweh cut them off, as one would cut a piece of cloth or cut a branch from a tree. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
313	7:9	g9f5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” represents a person’s reputation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
314	7:9	vtf6				0	The phrase “great ones” means famous persons.
315	7:10	l6jj				0	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
316	7:10	k1yc				0	“I will choose a place”
317	7:10	etx1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh causing the people to live in the land permanently and securely is spoken of as if he would plant them in the land. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
318	7:10	kax4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will ever trouble them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
319	7:11	wxh3				0	“from the time”
320	7:11	d6c8				0	After the people of Israel entered the land of Canaan and before they had kings to rule them, God appointed leaders called “judges” to lead them in times of trouble.
321	7:11	gat9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To be in authority is referred to as being over someone. Alternate translation: “to rule my people Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
322	7:11	cyy5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes		0	If in 2 Samuel 7:8 and 2 Samuel 7:9 you translated the direct quotations as indirect quotation, then here you may need to translate “you” as “him” or “his.” Alternate translation: “Now I will give him rest from all his enemies … declare to him that I will make him a house” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
323	7:11	a1aw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	“I will give you safety from all your enemies.” Here “rest” is an abstract noun. Alternate translation: “I will make all your enemies stop attacking you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
324	7:11	ax6w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “house” refers to David’s ancestors continuing on as the rulers of Israel. In 2 Samuel 7:4 Yahweh asked David if he would be the one to build a house for Yahweh. There “house” represented a temple. If your language has a word that can express both ideas, use it here and in 7:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
325	7:12	ap2z				0	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
326	7:12	bvq2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two phrases have similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. They both are polite ways to refer to death and dying. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
327	7:12	zh5i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh appointing David’s descendant is spoken of as if Yahweh would raise or lift him up. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
328	7:12	n1u2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means the person will be David’s descendant. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
329	7:12	wn76		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “his kingdom” represents his power to rule. Alternate translation: “I will make him to be a very powerful king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
330	7:13	rz89		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” refers to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “a permanent dwelling for me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
331	7:13	nmu3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “throne” represents the person’s power to rule as king. Alternate translation: “I will make his rule over Israel to last forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
332	7:14	n2sv				0	The prophecy in 7:12-14 refers to Solomon, David’s son. But, aspects of the prophecy will be fulfilled by Jesus. So, here it is best to translate the words “father” and “son” with your normal words for a biological father and son.
333	7:15	hg5v				0	Yahweh finishes describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
334	7:15	h75j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “faithfulness” is an abstract noun that can be stated as “faithfully loving.” Alternate translation: “I will never stop faithfully loving him as I stopped loving Saul” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
335	7:15	a6sg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations		0	If in 2 Samuel 7:8 and 2 Samuel 7:9 you translated the direct quotations as indirect quotation, then here you may need to translate “you” as “David” or “him” or “his” as in the UST. Alternate translation: “from before David. David’s house … before him.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
336	7:16	q3bd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations		0	If in 2 Samuel 7:8 and 2 Samuel 7:9 you translated the direct quotations as indirect quotation, then here you may need to translate “you” as “David” or “him” or “his” as in the UST. Alternate translation: “David’s house … before him. His throne” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
337	7:16	t2rk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two sentences have similar meanings and emphasize that David’s dynasty will last forever. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
338	7:16	y1vv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	Here the word “house” represents David’s descendants, who will rule as kings. Here “kingdom” means about the same thing as “house.” This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “You will live to see me establish your family and their rule over the people of Israel forever” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
339	7:16	bu2w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	Here “throne” represents the power to rule as king. Alternate translation: “I will cause your descendants to rule over Israel forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
340	7:17	mei7				0	“all these things.” This refers to what Yahweh had said.
341	7:17	m93t				0	“he told him about everything Yahweh revealed to him”
342	7:18	nf24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David asks this question to express the deep emotion he felt from hearing Yahweh’s proclamation. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “My family and I are not worthy of this honor, Yahweh God.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
343	7:19	tj8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “in your judgment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
344	7:19	r9in		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here David refers to himself as “your servant.” This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “my family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
345	7:19	uvu1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks about time as if it were something that travels and arrives somewhere. Alternate translation: “and what will happen to them in the future” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
346	7:19	btd7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here David refers to himself as “your servant.” This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
347	7:20	sd87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this question to emphasize that he has nothing left to say to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “There is nothing more I can say to you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
348	7:21	d51g				0	“Because of what you promised to do”
349	7:21	wy8w				0	“to accomplish what you planned to do”
350	7:21	mia3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	David refers to himself as “your servant.” It can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
351	7:22	s9d3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “with our own ears” is used for emphasis. Alternate translation: “as we ourselves have heard” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
352	7:22	eu9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive		0	Here “we” refers to David and the nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
353	7:23	gt3c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses a question emphasize that there is no other nation like Israel. Alternate translation: “There is no nation like your people Israel, the one nation on earth whom you, God, went and rescued for yourself.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
354	7:23	u6gx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: “to make all people know who you are” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
355	7:23	gpj6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “land” represents the people. Alternate translation: “for your people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
356	7:23	y68y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “nations” represents the people groups that were living in Canaan. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
357	7:24	hmw1				0	David continues to talk to Yahweh.
358	7:25	s7y8				0	Here “now” does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
359	7:25	wp22		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “may you do what you promised to me and my family, and may your promise never change” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
360	7:25	i7rz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	David is speaking about himself in the third person. This can be stated in the first person. Alternate translation: “me and my family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
361	7:26	yq4v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
362	7:26	tv8x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents family. Alternate translation: “my family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
363	7:26	r53a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “is secure because of you” or “continues because of you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
364	7:27	i375		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	David refers to himself as “your servant.” Alternate translation: “to me that you will build me a house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
365	7:27	l4yn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “house” refers to David’s ancestors continuing on as the rulers of Israel. In 2 Samuel 7:4 Yahweh asked David if he would be the one to build a house for Yahweh. There “house” represented a temple. If your language has a word that can express both ideas, use it here and in 7:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
366	7:27	fs5t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents David’s family. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
367	7:28	ie54				0	This does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
368	7:28	pvq1				0	“I trust what you say”
369	7:29	n6ik		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will continue to bless my family forever” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
370	7:29	k3a5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here David refers to himself as “your servant.” Alternate translation: “my house” or “my family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
371	8:intro	hc4j				0	2 Samuel 08 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter returns to the theme of the expansion of David’s kingdom. Special concepts in this chapter God enabled victory God enabled David to conquer all the surrounding nations. Much of the loot and tribute David received, he saved for the temple that his son would build.
372	8:1	drj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David represents his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David and his soldiers attacked” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
373	8:2	xbr2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “he” refers to David who represents his soldiers. Alternate translation: “Then they defeated” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
374	8:2	tcx6				0	Here the “line” is a “rope.” David had the soldiers lie down on the ground to be measured and sorted into three groups. The men in two groups were killed, and in the third, they were allowed to live.
375	8:3	r73a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here both “David” and “Hadadezer” represent their armies. Alternate translation: “David and his army then defeated the army of Hadadezer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
376	8:3	y7af		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
377	8:3	met2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a region in Aram. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
378	8:3	r3d2				0	“to regain control over a region” or “to recapture a region”
379	8:4	f43e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“one thousand seven hundred chariots” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
380	8:4	d1te		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20,000 footmen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
381	8:4	cc6y				0	This is a practice where the tendons in the backs of the legs are cut so that the horses cannot run.
382	8:4	b5pr				0	“set aside enough” or “saved enough”
383	8:4	izr7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“100 chariots” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
384	8:5	u7vw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David represents his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David and his soldiers killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
385	8:5	il6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“22,000 Aramean men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
386	8:6	ph45				0	“ordered large groups of his soldiers to remain in Aram”
387	8:7	ft9e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “David” is probably a metonym for his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David’s soldiers took” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
388	8:8	qtw6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “David” is probably a metonym for his soldiers. Alternate translation: “King David’s soldiers took” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
389	8:8	nu2q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
390	8:9	t4en		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
391	8:9	le1q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
392	8:9	l3de		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “David” is a metonym for his army. Alternate translation: “David’s army had defeated” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
393	8:10	yiq3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
394	8:12	cjj3				0	“and the Amalekites”
395	8:12	d7vv				0	These are the valuable items that soldiers take from the people they defeated.
396	8:12	z5x6				0	See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 8:3.
397	8:13	hrc2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “name” refers to David’s reputation. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “David was very famous” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
398	8:13	c9s7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. Its exact location is unknown. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
399	8:13	th6r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“18,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
400	8:14	gc6u				0	“He ordered groups of his soldiers to remain in areas throughout all of Edom”
401	8:16	r8xj				0	See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 2:13.
402	8:16	d81q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	A recorder was a person who spoke to the people and told them the king’s announcements. Alternate translation: “Ahilud was the herald” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
403	8:16	nig1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
404	8:17	k3p5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
405	8:18	gm1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
406	8:18	xxs8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of people-groups. These people were David’s bodyguards. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
407	9:intro	lwh6				0	2 Samuel 09 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter is another interruption to the story of David expanding his kingdom. David is concerned with fulfilling his oath to Jonathan’s descendants. Special concepts in this chapter David’s vow David determined to fulfill his vow to Jonathan to care for Jonathan’s descendants. He found Jonathan’s son and told him he would treat him as if he was one of his sons. He restored all of Saul’s property to him and had him eat every day at the king’s table. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical question and metaphor Jonathan’s son expressed his surprise and feeling of unworthiness with a rhetorical question: “What is your servant, that you should look with favor on such a dead dog as I am?” and by a metaphor comparing himself to “a dead dog.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
408	9:1	t1g1				0	“because of my love for Jonathan”
409	9:1	cy22				0	Jonathan was Saul’s son and David’s best friend.
410	9:2	id7a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
411	9:2	ura2				0	Ziba calls himself “your servant” to show great respect to David.
412	9:3	j5la				0	The abstract noun “kindness” can be stated as “kind.” Alternate translation: “I may be kind as I promised God I would be”
413	9:3	u7ba		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“whose feet are damaged.” The word “feet” here refers to the ability to walk. Alternate translation: “who is unable to walk” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
414	9:4	ee6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
415	9:4	st1r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
416	9:5	tj7u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that David sent messengers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
417	9:6	fp3x				0	See how you translated this in 2 Samuel 4:4.
418	9:6	wni4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	The word “came” can be translated as “went.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
419	9:6	huu6				0	Mephibosheth refers to himself as “your servant” to show great honor to David.
420	9:7	fe5j				0	“because I loved your father, Jonathan”
421	9:7	zy8z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “my table” represents being together with David or in his presence. Eating with the king at his table was a great honor. Alternate translation: “you will always eat with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
422	9:8	fvp8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question shows that Mephibosheth understands that he is not important enough for the king to take care of him. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am like a dead dog. I do not deserve for you to be kind to me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
423	9:8	j13e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Mephibosheth represents the line of Saul, and he compares himself to a “dead dog.” Dogs were feral animals, not cared for, and of little importance. A dead dog would be considered even less important. Alternate translation: “such a person like me who is worthless as a dead dog” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
424	9:10	cb8w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “my table” represents being together with David or in his presence. Eating with the king at his table was a great honor. Alternate translation: “must always eat with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
425	9:10	ae24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	Here “now” makes a break in the main story line. The narrator gives background information about Ziba. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
426	9:10	tgt5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“15 sons and 20 servants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
427	9:11	fwy9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Ziba refers to himself as “your servant” and refers to David as “my master.” Alternate translation: “I, your servant will do all that you, my king, command me to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
428	9:12	eu17		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of the son of Mephibosheth. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
429	9:12	u3qr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “house” represents Ziba’s family. Alternate translation: “All of Ziba’s family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
430	9:13	caj8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “table” represents being together with David or in his presence. Eating with the king at his table was a great honor. Alternate translation: “he always ate with the king at his table” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
431	9:13	du2g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“thouge both of his feet were damaged.” Here “feet” represents the ability to walk. Alternate translation: “though he was unable to walk” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
432	10:intro	abca				0	2 Samuel 10 General Notes Structure and formatting The chapter records the last expansion of David’s kingdom. This chapter is also the beginning of a section dealing with the war between Israel and Ammon. Special concepts in this chapter Shame It was apparently the cause of shame or embarrassment in ancient Ammon to have their beards shaved off or to have their garments cut off. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor The Ammon people used a metaphor comparing themselves to a bad smell: “they had become a stench to David” when they realized they had made David very angry. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
433	10:1	g3zs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
434	10:2	k9r2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
435	10:3	r4at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The leaders use a question to suggest to the king that he should not trust David. Alternate translation: “You are wrong to think that … you!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
436	10:3	zys4				0	to secretly learn information about someone else
437	10:3	gmb8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The leaders use a question to suggest to the king that he should not trust David. Alternate translation: “You need to know that David … overthrow it.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
438	10:3	d8ec		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “it” refers to the city which represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “in order to conquer us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
439	10:3	bm5t				0	Here “the city” refers to Rabbah, the capital city of the Ammonites.
440	10:4	g9ma		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This act was meant as an insult to humiliate the men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
441	10:5	jt3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “deeply” is an idiom that means “very.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
442	10:5	v21l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that they should return to Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
443	10:6	v8si		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The phrase “become a stench” is a metaphor for “they had become offensive.” Alternate translation: “they had become offensive like a bad smell to David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
444	10:6	t6tc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
445	10:6	gk6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20,000 … 1,000 … 12,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
446	10:8	u7sj				0	Here “the city” refers to Rabbah, the capital city of the Ammonites.
447	10:9	p5qe				0	The battle with the Arameans and Ammon continues.
448	10:10	ka2a				0	“He put Abishai his brother in charge of the rest of the army”
449	10:11	i9k3				0	Joab gets the army ready for battle.
450	10:11	nlq4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “me” refers to Joab. Joab and Abishai represents themselves and their armies. Alternate translation: “for us, then you, Abishai, and your army must rescue us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
451	10:14	q6sp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Abishai represents himself and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “from Abishai and his soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
452	10:14	d64c				0	Here “the city” refers to Rabbah, the capital city of the Ammonites.
453	10:14	v8x9				0	“returned to Jerusalem”
454	10:15	rg85		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when the Arameans realized that the Israelites were defeating them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
455	10:16	yd3i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
456	10:16	sle1				0	This means the east side of the Euphrates River.
457	10:16	nik5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go		0	Here “came to” can be translated as “went to” or “gathered at” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
458	10:16	rhn4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
459	10:17	pz1s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When David heard about this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
460	10:17	vk7a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “Israel” represents the army of Israel. Alternate translation: “assembled all the army of Israel together” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
461	10:17	ism8				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 10:16.
462	10:17	ln59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David represents himself and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “against David and his soldiers and fought them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
463	10:18	tev3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “David” is a synecdoche for himself and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David and his soldiers killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
464	10:18	uc7z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“700 … 40,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
465	10:18	zwc8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Israelites wounded Shobak the commander of the Aramean army, and he died there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
466	10:18	s2lg				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 10:16.
467	10:19	s2mk				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 10:16.
468	10:19	dzd4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “realized that the Israelites had defeated them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
469	11:intro	abcb				0	2 Samuel 11 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins a new section of David’s life. God punished David by allowing his family to have many problems. Special concepts in this chapter David’s adultery and the murder of Uriah The army of Israel defeated the army of Ammon and then they besieged Ammon’s capital while David stayed in Jerusalem. One day, David saw a beautiful woman, named Bathsheba, bathing. He committed adultery with her. When she became pregnant, David tried to cover up his sin. When this did not work, he had her husband killed in battle. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
470	11:1	eqn9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened in the springtime.” This introduces a new event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
471	11:1	jf4r				0	“at the time of year”
472	11:1	a4ds		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David sent them out to war. This can be stated clearly. Also, the word “his” refers to David. Alternate translation: “David sent Joab, his servants, and all the army of Israel to war” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
473	11:1	qac9				0	“the Ammonite army”
474	11:1	myy2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
475	11:2	wi9y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“So it happened” or “So it came to pass.” The author uses this phrase to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
476	11:2	qi78		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The woman was not on the roof, she would have been bathing outside in the courtyard of her house. Alternate translation: “a woman who was bathing in the courtyard of her house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
477	11:3	yv7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “sent” means that David sent a messenger. Alternate translation: “So David sent a messenger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
478	11:3	r92k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David was trying to find out who the woman was. The word “he” refers to David, but is a metonym for the messenger that David sent. The messenger was to ask the people for information about her. Alternate translation: “the messenger asked the people who knew her about who she was” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
479	11:3	ht5y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This question gives information and can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is Bathsheba … and she is the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
480	11:4	s4dn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David actually sent messengers, and they took her and brought her to him. Alternate translation: “they brought her to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
481	11:4	x8kf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	She came into his palace and into his bedroom. Alternate translation: “she came into the place where he was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
482	11:4	qka3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way of saying that he had sexual relations with her. You may need to use a different euphemism in your language. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
483	11:4	n2gg				0	the time when a woman bleeds from her womb
484	11:5	e4v5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “sent” means that she sent a messenger to tell David that she was pregnant. Alternate translation: “she sent a messenger to David, and the messenger told David that she was pregnant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
485	11:6	bds8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “sent” means that David sent a messenger. Alternate translation: “Then David sent a messenger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
486	11:7	vjr7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	David was asking if Joab and the army were well and about the progress of the war. Alternate translation: “if Joab was well, if other soldiers were well, and how the war was progressing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
487	11:8	qzu2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings for the phrase “go down” are (1) Uriah’s house was located at a lower elevation than the king’s palace or (2) Uriah’s house was of lesser importance than the king’s palace. Alternate translation: “Go to your house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
488	11:8	f1gh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase is a metonym for returning home to rest for the night after working all day. Alternate translation: “rest for the night” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
489	11:8	s4b9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David sent someone to bring the gift to Uriah. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “the king sent someone to take a gift to Uriah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
490	11:9	fp1u				0	The word “his” refers to Uriah and the word “master” refers to David.
491	11:10	p5tg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to show David’s surprise that Uriah did not visit his wife. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “After coming from such a long journey, you should have gone down to your house.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
492	11:11	t1wr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This refers to their armies. Alternate translation: “the armies of Israel and Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
493	11:11	w65k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to emphasize Uriah’s refusal to visit his wife and can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It would be wrong for me to go into my house … with my wife while the other soldiers in my army are in danger.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
494	11:11	k6b2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “to have sexual relations with my wife” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
495	11:11	ww5l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Uriah swears a strong promise that he will not go home to his wife as long as the rest of the soldiers are at war. He makes this promise by comparing the truth of his promise to the certainty that the king was alive. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise that I will not do this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
496	11:13	a9yz				0	“Uriah ate and drank with David”
497	11:13	xex1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings of the word “down” are (1) Uriah’s house was located at a lower elevation than the king’s palace or (2) Uriah’s house was of lesser importance than the king’s palace. See how you translated the similar phrase “down to your house” in 2 Samuel 11:8. Alternate translation: “to his house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
498	11:14	c9uz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The phrase “the hand of Uriah” refers to Uriah himself. Alternate translation: “sent Uriah himself to deliver it to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
499	11:15	r9ph				0	“very front of the battle line where the fighting is the worst”
500	11:15	z3us				0	“command the soldiers to back away from him”
501	11:15	sac7				0	“he may be wounded and killed”
502	11:16	di6w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “siege” can be expressed with the verbs “surround” and “attack.” Alternate translation: “his army surround and attack the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
503	11:17	x2mt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	The word “fell” is a polite way to refer to the soldiers being killed. Alternate translation: “David’s soldiers were killed” or “they killed some of David’s soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
504	11:17	s5r9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “including Uriah the Hittite” or “and the men of the city also killed Uriah the Hittite” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
505	11:18	g9kw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The phrase “sent word” means that he sent a messenger to give a report. Alternate translation: “Joab sent a messenger to David to give a report” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
506	11:20	a8wj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab says that David may rebuke him by asking these rhetorical questions. These questions may be written as statements. Alternate translation: “You should not have gone so near to the city to fight. You should have known that they would shoot from the wall.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
507	11:20	n65u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to men of the city shooting arrows down at their enemy from the top of the city wall. Alternate translation: “shoot arrows at you from the top of the city wall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
508	11:21	h8q7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab says that David may rebuke him by asking these rhetorical questions. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Remember how Abimelech son of Jerub-Besheth was killed!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
509	11:21	h97r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. His father is also know by the name Gideon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
510	11:21	uf4w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab says that David may rebuke him by asking these rhetorical questions. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Remember he died at Thebez when a woman cast an upper millstone on him from the top of the wall.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
511	11:21	zx1s				0	a heavy stone that would roll, used to crush grain for making bread
512	11:21	g9p7				0	“from the top of the city wall”
513	11:21	q6dz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
514	11:21	p6i4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Joab says that David may rebuke him by asking these rhetorical questions. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have gone so near the wall!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
515	11:23	ax3f				0	“the city gate”
516	11:24	jnl2				0	“their shooters shot arrows”
517	11:24	ay8n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they killed some of the king’s servants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
518	11:24	ych3				0	Here “servants” refers to soldiers, not slaves, because soldiers were servants of the king.
519	11:24	bf6f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they killed your servant Uriah the Hittite” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
520	11:25	v2pb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the sword” refers to a person who kills someone with sword. Also, killing someone with a sword is spoken of as if the sword were “eating” the people. Alternate translation: “for one man can be killed by a sword the same as another man” or “for any man can die in battle” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
521	11:25	mk7a				0	“Fight even stronger”
522	11:26	gx4s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the author speaks of her lamenting very much as if it were deep inside her. Alternate translation: “she lamented very much” or “she lamented greatly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
523	11:27	d34z				0	a deep feeling of sadness caused by suffering, disappointment or misfortune
524	11:27	d21w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “sent” means that he sent a messenger to get her and bring her to him. Alternate translation: “David sent a messenger to her to bring her home” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
525	11:27	cq8x				0	“saddened Yahweh” or “angered Yahweh”
526	12:intro	abcc				0	2 Samuel 12 General Notes Structure and formatting This is the final expansion of David’s kingdom and records the end of the war with Ammon. Special concepts in this chapter David’s punishment God sent a prophet to confront David. He said that because David had Uriah killed, there would always be killing in his family and that the baby conceived with Bathsheba would die. David prayed that the baby be allowed to live, but the infant died. Bathsheba then had another son, who was named Solomon. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
527	12:3	jfa8				0	a female lamb
528	12:3	wd4g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	This refers to the closeness of this man and his little lamb. Alternate translation: “he loved it as much as if it were one of his daughters” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
529	12:4	vv6b				0	a young, female sheep
530	12:4	c763		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It was for his visitor to eat. Alternate translation: “for his visitor to eat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
531	12:5	tm95		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the author describes how David was very angry as if his body were physically hot because of his anger. Alternate translation: “David became furious with” or “David became very angry with” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
532	12:5	v4ka				0	This means that David spoke angrily to Nathan.
533	12:5	gd2w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This expresses that David was swearing an oath or serious promise. Alternate translation: “I declare, as surely as Yahweh lives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
534	12:5	r45b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to be killed. Also, that can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to be killed” or “to die” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
535	12:6	m494		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The amount the rich man was required to pay back to the poor man was to be four times what the little lamb cost. “He must pay the poor man four times the price of the lamb” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
536	12:6	l1te				0	to feel sadness and love for someone who is suffering or hurt or not loved
537	12:7	x85z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “out of Saul’s control” or “from Saul’s control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
538	12:8	ty2v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh describes David having his master’s wives as his own wives, by saying that they are “in his arms.” Alternate translation: “your master’s wives as your own” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
539	12:8	v7tc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh speaks of how he gave David his authority as king over Israel and Judah as if he gave him the houses of Israel and Judah as a gift. The phrase “the house of” means “the people of.” Alternate translation: “I also gave you authority as king over the people of Israel and Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
540	12:8	sr3v				0	“if I had not given you enough”
541	12:9	nb14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to rebuke David. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have despised … Yahweh and should not have done what is evil in his sight!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
542	12:9	ctt1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here “sight” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts or opinion. Alternate translation: “what he considers to be evil” or “what is evil in Yahweh’s judgement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
543	12:9	iy29		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David did not kill Uriah himself, rather he arranged for him to be killed in battle. The phrase “with the sword” represents how Uriah died in battle. Alternate translation: “You have arranged for Uriah the Hittite to die in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
544	12:9	n595		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David did not kill Uriah himself, rather he arranged for him to be killed in battle when Israel was fighting against Ammon. The phrase “with the sword” refers to how he died in battle. Alternate translation: “You arranged for him to die in battle against the army of Ammon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
545	12:10	t13v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “sword” refers to people dying in war. Also, David’s “house” refers to his descendants. Alternate translation: “some of your descendants will always die in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
546	12:11	zbq2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here David’s “house” refers to his family. Alternate translation: “from among your own family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
547	12:11	d9za		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David is referred to by his eyes to emphasize what he would see. Alternate translation: “While you are watching” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
548	12:11	bc2j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “he will have sexual relations with your wives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
549	12:11	br6x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	“in full daylight.” The idea of doing something “openly” or in a way that people are fully aware of what is happening is often spoken about as being done in the “daylight.” Alternate translation: “openly” or “and everyone will see what is happening” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
550	12:12	cy92				0	“sinned”
551	12:12	g9jf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase speaks of the people of Israel knowing about what has happened to his wives as if they all actually witnessed it happening. Alternate translation: “before all the people of Israel” or “and all the people of Israel will know about it” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
552	12:13	u54j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Yahweh has forgiven David of his sin. This is spoken of here as Yahweh passing over his sin as if it were something that he walked by and disregarded. Alternate translation: “forgiven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
553	12:13	zze1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Sometimes men died because of their sins, but he will not die because of his sin with the woman. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “You will not die” or “you will not die because of this sin” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
554	12:14	m7z5				0	to strongly dislike or hate someone or something
555	12:14	vm9h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “born to you” means that it is David’s baby. Alternate translation: “your child who will be born” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
556	12:15	z3d2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the author speaks of Yahweh causing the baby to become sick as Yahweh attacking the child. Alternate translation: “Yahweh afflicted the child that … and he was very sick” or “Yahweh caused the baby that … to become very sick” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
557	12:15	eh1x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that she gave birth to a child and that David was his father. Alternate translation: “David’s child, who Uriah’s wife gave birth to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
558	12:16	t71m				0	to beg or pray with strong desire
559	12:16	k5zu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David went into his room when he was alone. Alternate translation: “went inside his room” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
560	12:17	dyf7				0	“and urged him to get up from the floor”
561	12:18	cbe1				0	“It happened”
562	12:18	f2jx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The servants are referred to here by their voices to emphasize that they were speaking. Alternate translation: “he did not listen to us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
563	12:18	ueh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“day 7.” This refers to the seventh day after the baby was born. Alternate translation: “the seventh day after he was born” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
564	12:18	j2pi				0	This is used to get people’s attention. Alternate translation: “Listen”
565	12:18	sz9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The servants ask this rhetorical question to express their fear. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “We are afraid that he may harm himself if we tell him that the boy is dead!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
566	12:19	s1tv				0	“were speaking very quietly to each other”
567	12:19	mh6l				0	“David understood”
568	12:20	aa4t				0	“David got up”
569	12:21	nx6q				0	These verses contain rhetorical questions that emphasize that David realizes that Yahweh has allowed this to happen.
570	12:22	p2za		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David asked this rhetorical question to empathize that no one knew if Yahweh would let the child live. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one knows whether or not Yahweh will be gracious to me so that the child may live.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
571	12:23	pf4k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David asks this rhetorical question to empathize that he no longer has a reason to fast. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Now that he is dead it would be of no use to fast any longer.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
572	12:23	cc5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David asks this rhetorical question to empathize that the boy cannot come back to life. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot bring him back to life.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
573	12:23	qs7p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David implies that he will go to where his child is when he dies. Alternate translation: “When I die I will go to where he is” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
574	12:24	f8ut		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	Both the phrase “went in to her” and the phrase “lay with her” refer to David having sexual relations with Bathsheba and emphasize what they did. Alternate translation: “had sexual relations with her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
575	12:25	m6ce		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “word” refers to a message that Yahweh told Nathan to tell David. Alternate translation: “he sent Nathan to tell him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
576	12:25	rd3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is another name for David’s son Solomon, which Yahweh chose for him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
577	12:26	jf3t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the author says “Joab” but he is referring to Joab and his soldiers who fought with him. Alternate translation: “Joab and his soldiers fought … they captured” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
578	12:26	ar6m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Fighting against this city literally means to fight against the people of Rabbah. Translate the name the same as you did in 2 Samuel 11:1. Alternate translation: “the people of Rabbah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
579	12:27	ip2q				0	“So Joab sent messengers to David to say to him”
580	12:27	c6au		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	“Taking” a place or landmark means to take control of it. Alternate translation: “have taken control of the city’s water supply” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
581	12:27	n5s7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Joab speaks of himself when he is actually referring to himself and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “My soldiers and I have fought … my soldier and I have taken” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
582	12:28	ue9d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Joab speaks of himself when he is actually referring to himself and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “if my soldiers and I take” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
583	12:28	ej7u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to surround and attack. Alternate translation: “besiege” or “surround” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
584	12:28	zt5k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	“Taking” a place or landmark means to take control of it. Alternate translation: “take control of it … take control of the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
585	12:28	gj9r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people will name it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
586	12:29	z74s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the author speaks of David when he is actually referring to David and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “David and his soldiers fought” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
587	12:30	n7vb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	This may be written in modern weights. Alternate translation: “about 33 kilograms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
588	12:30	t9em				0	a rare gemstone such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal
589	12:30	nw9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “They placed the crown on David’s own head” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
590	12:30	wz14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the author speaks of David when he is actually referring to David’s soldiers. Alternate translation: “they brought out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
591	12:30	g4xl				0	valuable things taken from a defeated enemy
592	12:30	nq3u				0	“large amounts”
593	12:31	a3vv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David did not bring out the people himself; he commanded his soldiers to bring them out. Alternate translation: “David commanded his soldiers to bring out the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
594	12:31	ya1w				0	These are tools to cut wood or break up the ground.
595	12:31	tl3i				0	ovens where bricks are dried and hardened
596	12:31	ew58		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to the people in the cities. Alternate translation: “all the people of the cites of Ammon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
597	13:intro	abcd				0	2 Samuel 13 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story about the difficulties and killings in David’s family. David’s sin caused these problems in his family. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) Special concepts in this chapter Amnon raped Absalom’s sister Amnon raped Absalom’s sister, who was his own half-sister. David did nothing to punish him and David’s lack of action caused significant problems in his family and in Israel. This eventually caused Solomon to become king, even though he was not the oldest son.
598	13:1	e2ti		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened after this.” This phrase is used to introduce a new event to the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
599	13:1	tup1				0	Amnon and Tamar shared the same father but not the same mother.
600	13:1	fj5k				0	Absalom and Tamar shared the same father and mother.
601	13:2	fmq1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Amnon was frustrated because he desired to sleep with his sister Tamar. Alternate translation: “Amnon was so frustrated with desire for his sister Tamar that he felt sick” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
602	13:3	rz6p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. Shimeah was David’s brother. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
603	13:3	knc5				0	crafty or deceptive
604	13:4	qef9				0	in an emotional state of extreme unhappiness
605	13:4	s99u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	It is understood that he is asking him about his depression, which can be stated clearly. Also, this rhetorical question is a request for Jehonadab to tell him why he is depressed. It may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Will you not tell me why you are depressed?” or “Please, tell me why you are depressed.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
606	13:5	qen4				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 13:3.
607	13:5	xjs4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is probably a request for her to serve food to him personally. He probably did not want her to put the food in his mouth. Alternate translation: “have her serve it to me herself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
608	13:6	tsl3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is probably a request for her to serve food to him personally. He probably did not expect her to put the food in his mouth. Alternate translation: “she may serve it to me to eat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
609	13:6	n1c2				0	This means he gave a false appearance of being ill.
610	13:6	a3i8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The food is not for his sickness, but rather it is for him, because he is sick. The phrase “in front of me” is a request for Tamar to prepare the food in his presence. Alternate translation: “in front of me because I am sick” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
611	13:7	we8h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This means that he sent a messenger to speak to Tamar. Alternate translation: “David sent a messenger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
612	13:8	k69t				0	a thick mixture of flour and liquid used for baking
613	13:8	di8s				0	used her hands to mix the dough
614	13:8	l12v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that Tamar made the bread in front of him. Alternate translation: “in front of him” or “in his presence” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
615	13:9	cwh1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “go out from someone” means to leave them. Alternate translation: “So everyone left him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
616	13:10	y3b4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is a request for Tamar to serve the food to him personally. Alternate translation: “and serve it to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
617	13:11	c79f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “have sexual relations with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
618	13:12	rly8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	She is referring to having sexual relations with him. Alternate translation: “do not force me to have sexual relations with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
619	13:12	fd8t				0	very shameful
620	13:13	dwl7				0	Tamar continues to talk to Amnon.
621	13:13	j8jb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Tamar asks this rhetorical question to emphasize how much shame she would have if she slept with him. Tamar speaks of getting rid of her shame as if it were an enemy or a tormentor that she needed to escape from. Alternate translation: “If you do this, I would have to endure shame everywhere I go” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
622	13:14	ras3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “he had sexual relations with her” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
623	13:16	zc24		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The abstract noun “this great evil” can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “It would be very evil to make me leave! It would be even worse” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
624	13:17	au8l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means to lock the door so that she will not be able to come back in again. Alternate translation: “lock the door so that she cannot come back in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
625	13:18	c6te		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means to lock the door so that she will not be able to come back in again. Alternate translation: “locked the door so that she could not go back in” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
626	13:19	i3wt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These are acts of mourning and grief in the Israelite culture. Alternate translation: “put ashes on her head and tore her robe to show that she was very sad. Then to show her grief, she put her hands on her head” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
627	13:20	w3wp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way to ask is Amnon has had sexual relations with her. Alternate translation: “Has Amnon your brother slept with you?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
628	13:20	ffu3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to not tell anyone about something. Alternate translation: “do not tell anyone about this” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
629	13:20	ce3a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “take something to heart” means “to worry about it.” Alternate translation: “Do not worry about what has happened” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
630	13:20	m1az				0	This means that she did not marry.
631	13:22	j3li				0	“did not speak”
632	13:23	q5hh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This explains that two whole years has passed and introduces the next event in the story line. The phrase “full years” means that they are complete years. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
633	13:23	qef5				0	These are people who cut the wool from sheep.
634	13:23	am6l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
635	13:24	e8ml				0	This is a phrase used to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
636	13:24	wmj8				0	Absalom is calling himself “your servant” to show respect.
637	13:24	uq3x				0	It was customary for people in Israel to have a party after they had sheared their sheep.
638	13:24	tav8				0	Although he is talking to his father the king, he calls him “the king” instead of “you” to show respect for him.
639	13:26	b7e9				0	The oldest son could often represent his father in Israelite culture. Amnon was David’s oldest son.
640	13:26	ep6f				0	David knew that Amnon was not Absalom’s friend.
641	13:27	kd8k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the author speaks of Absalom urging David to let Amnon come as if he were putting physical pressure on him. Alternate translation: “Absalom begged David for Amnon to come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
642	13:27	w3cs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This does not include Absalom and Amnon who is dead. It includes the rest of the sons that the king allowed to go to the celebration. Alternate translation: “the rest of the king’s sons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
643	13:28	yfb3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies that they do not need to be afraid of the consequences for killing Amnon. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Do not be afraid that you will be blamed for killing the king’s son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
644	13:28	ev94		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Absalom asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that he will be blamed for killing Amnon because he is commanding them. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have commanded you to do this.” or “I will be the one guilty for killing him because I have commanded you to do this.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
645	13:28	fa5u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	What Absalom has commanded them to do may be stated in the question. Alternate translation: “not commanded you to kill him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
646	13:29	jr7q				0	This refers to the king’s sons who left the celebration.
647	13:30	jr55		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened that.” This phrase is used here to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
648	13:30	x2s3				0	“travelling along the road”
649	13:30	hpn8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here it says that the news came, when really someone came and told David the news. Alternate translation: “that someone came and reported the news to David saying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
650	13:31	l6aw				0	“Then the king stood up”
651	13:31	a8qp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	He did these things to show that he was extremely sad. Alternate translation: “tore his clothes, and threw himself on the floor grieving” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
652	13:31	a62g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	They did this to show their sadness and to mourn with their king. Alternate translation: “and tore their clothes, mourning with the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
653	13:32	a6vi				0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 13:3.
654	13:32	dsh2				0	“My master, do not believe”
655	13:32	ev3e				0	Jonadab calls David “my master” to show respect.
656	13:32	a8f7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way of saying that Amnon raped his sister. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
657	13:33	qjg1				0	“my master the king, do not”
658	13:33	cf2y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “take something to heart” means “to worry about it.” Alternate translation: “worry about this report” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
659	13:34	rh5b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that the servant was watching for enemies while guarding at the city wall. Alternate translation: “who was guarding” or “who was guarding at the city wall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
660	13:34	j8la		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the servant looking up at something is spoken of as if he lifted up his eyes. Alternate translation: “looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
661	13:36	r5i8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
662	13:36	r9gz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the sons crying out is spoken of as if their voices were something they lifted into the sky. Alternate translation: “cried out” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
663	13:37	dqp1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
664	13:37	wxs3				0	“for his son Amnon”
665	13:38	pbz9				0	“where he stayed for three years”
666	13:39	ky6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David is referred to by his mind to emphasize his thoughts. Alternate translation: “King David longed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
667	13:39	t9kb				0	“because he was no longer grieving about Amnon being dead.” This refers to three years after Absalom fled to Geshur.
668	14:intro	abce				0	2 Samuel 14 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Reconciliation David missed his son, Absalom, who was in exile. Joab summons a wise woman to reconcile David and Absalom. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/reconcile]]) Important figures of speech used in this chapter Parable The wise woman uses a type of parable to convince David that his actions were wrong. He treated a stranger worse than he treated his own son. This hypothetical situation was intended to convict David of his sin. She uses David’s own words against him. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
669	14:1	c5gz				0	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells about a new person in the story.
670	14:1	zlp2				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:13.
671	14:1	nt9e				0	This means Joab discerned or understood what David was thinking.
672	14:2	g3b4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This means that Joab sent someone with a message to Tekoa and had him bring back a woman to him. This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: “sent someone with a message to Tokoa and had him bring a wise woman back” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
673	14:2	t4f8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
674	14:2	rm87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj		0	This refers to someone who has died, not dead people in general. Alternate translation: “someone who has died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
675	14:4	an12		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	She did this to show her respect and submission to the king. Alternate translation: “she showed her respect to the king by laying facedown on the ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
676	14:6	ij2w				0	“One of my sons hit the other son with something”
677	14:7	jb47				0	“my entire family”
678	14:7	aq9y				0	To show respect for the king the woman refers to herself as “your servant.”
679	14:7	fj59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom which means to kill. Alternate translation: “kill him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
680	14:7	hhk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	If they put the guilty brother to death there would not be a son left to inherit the family’s possessions. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “if they did this, they would be destroying our family’s heir” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
681	14:7	vfb2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the woman refers to her only living son as if he were a burning piece of coal. She speaks of the men killing her son as stopping the coal’s burning. Alternate translation: “In this way they will kill the only child I have left” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
682	14:7	vk75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives		0	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “they will not leave for my husband name or descendant” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
683	14:7	jl3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to a son to carry on the family’s name into the next generation. Alternate translation: “no son to preserve our family’s name” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
684	14:7	xe94				0	“on the earth.” This descriptive phrase emphasizes that the family line would not continue on earth after the husband died. “The surface of the earth” refers to the ground on which people walk.
685	14:8	w2wr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will take care of this matter for you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
686	14:9	sev7				0	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in 2 Samuel 14:2.
687	14:9	gz85		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that if people say that the king was wrong for helping the woman’s family that the king should not be guilty. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “if anyone blames you for helping our family, may my family be considered guilty instead” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
688	14:9	e186		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “throne” refers to anyone who later becomes king in David’s place. Alternate translation: “The king and his descendants” or “The king and his family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
689	14:9	uik4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“are innocent.” This implies that in the future if anyone accuses the king of wrongdoing, he will be innocent in the matter. Alternate translation: “will be innocent regarding the matter” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
690	14:10	fz7h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here speaking threats is spoken of as speaking in general. Alternate translation: “threatens you” or “speaks threats to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
691	14:10	pq9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David speaks of a person not threatening or hurting her, by saying that the person would not touch her. It is implied that David will not allow the person threatening her to bother her again. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “I will make sure he does not threaten you again” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
692	14:11	jfs2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Possible meanings are (1) The phrase “call to mind” is an idiom meaning to pray. Alternate translation: “Please, pray to Yahweh your God” or (2) Here “call to mind” means to remember and it is implied that after he remembers Yahweh he will promise in his name. Alternate translation: “Please promise in the name of Yahweh your God” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
693	14:11	xm1u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the man who wants to avenge the death of the dead brother. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “the man who wants to avenge my son’s brother’s death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
694	14:11	ez62				0	“cause anyone else to die.” This is in addition to the brother who already died.
695	14:11	yv76				0	“that they will not kill my son” or “that they will not execute my son”
696	14:11	vgi3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Often people would make promises and compare how surely they would fulfil their promise to how surely Yahweh is alive. Alternate translation: “I promise you, as surely as Yahweh lives” or “In Yahweh’s name I promise” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
697	14:11	d9l6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	The means that her son will not be harmed, which is exaggerated by saying that he will not lose even a single hair. Alternate translation: “your son will be completely safe” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
698	14:12	l1s3				0	To show respect for the king the woman refers to herself as “your servant.”
699	14:12	hy2e				0	“talk about something else to.” The woman is requesting to speak to the king about another topic.
700	14:12	mw9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom. The king was giving her permission to continue speaking. Alternate translation: “You may speak to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
701	14:13	ia2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The woman asks this rhetorical question to rebuke David for how he has treated Absalom. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “What you have just said proved that you did wrong.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
702	14:13	t35u				0	The woman compares the king to someone who is guilty to suggest that he is guilty without saying it directly. Alternate translation: “the king has declared himself guilty”
703	14:13	f3ci				0	“his son whom he banished”
704	14:14	ll3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here the woman speaks of a person dying as if they were water being spilled on the ground. Alternate translation: “We all must die, and after we die we cannot be brought back to life again” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
705	14:14	f5lf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The woman is implying that David should bring his son back to himself. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “God brings back someone whom he has driven away and you should do the same for your son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
706	14:15	hm99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	The understood information may be supplied. Alternate translation: “because the people have made me afraid that I have come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
707	14:15	nkn7				0	To show respect for the king the woman refers to herself as “your servant”
708	14:16	x4ut		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This phrase is an idiom. Also, “the hand” is a metonym referring to the man’s control. Alternate translation: “out of the control of the man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
709	14:17	pn2s				0	“the message of my master the king”
710	14:17	nm7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here David, the king, is compared to an “angel of God.” Alternate translation: “for the king is like an angel of God because they both know how to tell good from evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
711	14:18	u2d4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes		0	The negative form here is used for emphasis and can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “Please tell me the truth about everything I ask you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
712	14:19	p42h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the word “hand” refers to Joab’s influence. Alternate translation: “Has not Joab influenced you in all this” or “Did Joab send you here to speak these things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
713	14:19	uz25		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“As surely as you are alive.” Here the woman compares the certainty of what David has said to the certainty that he is alive, to emphasize how true his statement is. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
714	14:19	q69g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the woman describes the difficulty of speaking to the king and keeping him from finding out the truth by comparing it to a person not being about to escape in any direction. Alternate translation: “no one can keep you from knowing the truth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
715	14:19	vyl1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	The expression gives two extremes and means “anywhere.” Alternate translation: “anywhere at all” or “anywhere” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
716	14:20	yvt6				0	“My master the king is wise”
717	14:20	j2lm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The woman compares David’s wisdom to the wisdom of an angel to emphasize how very wise he is. Alternate translation: “you are very wise, like an angel of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
718	14:21	n8az		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that the king had Joab brought before him so that he could speak to him. The full meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “Then the king summoned Joab and said to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
719	14:21	g87y				0	This phrase is used to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
720	14:21	r58j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to what Joab wants the king to do. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “what you want me to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
721	14:22	n6a2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Joab did this to honor the king and show his gratitude. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
722	14:22	qd1b				0	To show respect for the king Joab refers to himself as “your servant.”
723	14:22	f6n4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “found favor” is an idiom which means to be approved of by someone. Also, “eyes” is a metonym for sight, and sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “you are pleased with me” or “you have approved of me” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
724	14:22	x4g1				0	“because the king”
725	14:22	gl13				0	“you have done what I asked you to do”
726	14:24	i98k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the word “face” refers to the king himself. Alternate translation: “but he may not see me … the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
727	14:25	u9cd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	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]])
728	14:25	fb8b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people praised Absalom for his handsomeness more than they praised anyone else” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
729	14:25	m4bk				0	good and pleasing appearance, especially of the face
730	14:25	tiv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This means the whole person was without blemish. Alternate translation: “There were no blemishes on any part of his body” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
731	14:26	j4bd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	This can be written in modern units. Alternate translation: “two and a half kilograms” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
732	14:26	a94i				0	The king had weights that determined the standard weight of the shekel and other weights and measurements.
733	14:27	raf5				0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Absalom had three sons and one daughter”
734	14:28	p8nr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “the king’s face” refers to the king himself. Alternate translation: “the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
735	14:29	nwh8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “word” is a metonym for “a message.” This means that he sent a messenger to Joab with a request. Alternate translation: “Absalom sent a messenger to Joab asking him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
736	14:29	km4z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that Absalom wanted Joab to come to him to see him and to intercede for him so that he would be allowed to see the king. The full meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “to come to him and to intercede for him so that he could see the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
737	14:29	f1c7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “word” is a metonym for “a message.” This means that he sent a messenger to Joab again with the same request. The full meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: “So Absalom sent a messenger to Joab again with the same request” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
738	14:30	g6kt				0	Here this word is used to remind people of something. Alternate translation: “As you know”
739	14:32	wb3r				0	“Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
740	14:32	cr53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “word” is a metonym for “a message.” This means that he sent a messenger. Alternate translation: “I sent a messenger” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
741	14:32	ay13		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The message here for the king is written as if Absalom were the speaker. Absalom was asking Joab to speak the message on his behalf. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: “to say to the king on my behalf” or “to ask the king for me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
742	14:32	ehw7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “king’s face” refers to the king himself. Alternate translation: “the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
743	14:33	xix9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Absalom is showing respect to the king. Alternate translation: “bowed low to the ground to honor the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
744	14:33	lr12		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This implies that the king forgave and restored Absalom. The full meaning of this can be made clear. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
745	15:intro	abcf				0	2 Samuel 15 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter begins the story of Absalom’s attempted revolt. Special concepts in this chapter Absalom’s conspiracy For four years, Absalom made many allies in an attempt to make himself king. This is why he acted as a judge for the people. Since this was all done in secret, it is called a “conspiracy.” David found out and fled with those in the army who were loyal to him. Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor The author used the metaphor of a thief to describe how Absalom was able to win people’s loyalty: “So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
746	15:1	m44b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
747	15:1	a4qh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	These men would run in front of the chariot to honor Absalom. Alternate translation: “with fifty men to run before him to honor him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
748	15:2	f1j6				0	When a man would respond to Absalom’s question he would refer to himself as “your servant” to honor Absalom.
749	15:3	cl8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that the person told his case to Absalom. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Absalom would ask him what his problem was, and the man would then explain to Absalom why he sought justice. Absalom would then say to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
750	15:3	yts5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These words have basically the same meaning and are used together to emphasize that his case is good. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
751	15:3	d3e6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“Hearing” a case means to listen to it and to make a judgement decision over it. Alternate translation: “to judge your case” or “to oversee your case” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
752	15:5	n3n6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This action is a friendly greeting. Alternate translation: “greet him as a friend by embracing him and kissing him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
753	15:6	ty61		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that they can for the king to decide their disputes. Alternate translation: “to judge over their disputes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
754	15:6	xc8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This sentence means Absalom convinced the men to be loyal to him rather than to David. Here the author speaks of how the people became loyal to Absalom by saying that he stole their hearts. Alternate translation: “In this way, Absalom convinced the men of Israel to be loyal to him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
755	15:7	k1ju		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
756	15:7	u4br		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to four years after he returned to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “fours years after Absalom had returned to Jerusalem, he” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
757	15:7	z9fc				0	“to Hebron and there fulfill a vow that I have made to Yahweh”
758	15:8	x8c1				0	Here Absalom refers to himself this way to honor the king.
759	15:9	z24j				0	“So Absalom left”
760	15:10	k6i1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the places where the tribes of Israel lived are referred to as the tribes themselves. Alternate translation: “throughout the land of the tribes of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
761	15:10	yb9l				0	“a trumpet being blown”
762	15:11	y3hm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who he had invited” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
763	15:11	j5ty				0	“went innocently”
764	15:12	p6px		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that he sent a messenger to go get Ahithophel and bring him back to him. Alternate translation: “he sent a messenger to go get Ahithophel who was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
765	15:12	b237		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
766	15:12	v7wx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
767	15:13	wjk4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the men are referred to by their “hearts” to emphasize their loyalty to Absalom. Alternate translation: “The men of Israel are loyal to” or “The men of Israel are following after” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
768	15:14	brg3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here David speaks of Absalom and the men with him as “Absalom” himself because the men are following Absalom’s authority. Alternate translation: “escape from Absalom and his men … he and his men will quickly … and they will bring” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
769	15:14	t8eh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The “city” is a metonym referring to the people in the city. The “edge of the sword” is a synecdoche referring to the Israelites’ swords and emphasize that they killed the people in battle. Alternate translation: “will attack the people of our city and kill them with their swords” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
770	15:14	s5ik		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to cause disaster to happen. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
771	15:16	hpv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the word “keep” means to care for. Alternate translation: “to care for the palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
772	15:17	cv7p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to the last house they would come to when leaving the city. Alternate translation: “at the last house as they were leaving the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
773	15:18	hx7p				0	Translate the names of these people groups the same as you did in 2 Samuel 8:18.
774	15:18	vht5				0	Translate the name of this people group the same as you did in 2 Samuel 6:10.
775	15:18	tp2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“600 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
776	15:19	u5p9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
777	15:19	n5dh				0	Translate the name of this people group the same as you did in 2 Samuel 6:10.
778	15:19	k4yp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question indicates that the king does not think they should go along with him. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You do not need to go with us.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
779	15:20	dw1l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question emphasizes David did not want Ittai to come. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I do not want to cause you to wander around with us.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
780	15:20	wfd5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here “yesterday” is an exaggeration that emphasizes a short amount of time. Ittai the Gittite had lived there for several years. Alternate translation: “Since you have lived here only a short time” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
781	15:20	e3e8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This is a blessing that David is giving to him. Alternate translation: “May Yahweh be faithful and loyal to you always” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
782	15:21	m7sh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here the speaker is making a solemn promise. He compare the certainty the he will fulfill his promise to the certainty that Yahweh and the king are alive. Alternate translation: “I solemnly promise that as surely as Yahweh and the king live” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
783	15:21	q3e6				0	Ittai refers to himself this way to honor the king.
784	15:21	u8i6				0	“even if I get killed supporting you”
785	15:23	y8br		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Many of the people of Israel wept loudly when they saw the king leaving. Here this is generalized by saying that the whole country wept. Alternate translation: “All the people along the road wept” or “Many of the people wept” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
786	15:23	cpg7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the many people who were weeping are spoken of as if they shared one loud voice. Alternate translation: “loudly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
787	15:23	qn5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place near Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
788	15:25	x2mv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the “eyes of Yahweh” refer to Yahweh’s thoughts and opinion. If you “find favor” with someone it means that they are pleased with you. Alternate translation: “Yahweh is pleased with me” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
789	15:25	cm5c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	“where his presence is.” The ark of the covenant symbolizes Yahweh’s presence. This refers to the place where the ark is. Alternate translation: “where it is kept” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
790	15:27	w3ii		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
791	15:27	k6y6				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 8:17.
792	15:27	sn4s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is used to rebuke Zadok and can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You will be able to find out what is happening.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
793	15:28	nvl5				0	Here this word means for the listener to pay attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
794	15:28	a6gq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to him sending a messenger to the king. Alternate translation: “until you send a messenger to me to inform me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
795	15:28	g6m3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Here the king implies he is to receive a message informing him about what is happening in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “to tell me what is happening in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
796	15:30	m59t				0	wearing no shoes or sandals
797	15:30	hz16		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a sign of mourning and shame. Alternate translation: “his head covered in mourning” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
798	15:31	e31r				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:11.
799	15:31	a24n				0	people who join together against someone else
800	15:31	e4pr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David is asking Yahweh to make Ahitohphel’s advice foolish and useless. Alternate translation: “please let whatever advice Ahithophel gives be foolishness and unsuccessful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
801	15:32	lr8g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened.” This phrase marks the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
802	15:32	q4pe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	The word “top” is used here because David went up in elevation and is at the top of a hill. Alternate translation: “at the top of the hill” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
803	15:32	kgp7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “where people once worshiped God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
804	15:32	bxf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
805	15:32	fmi7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
806	15:32	jt8s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is an act showing shame or repentance. Here the word “earth” means dirt. Alternate translation: “He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was very sad” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
807	15:34	xy6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David is suggest to Hushai that he oppose whatever Ahithopel advises. Alternate translation: “you can serve me by opposing Ahithophel’s advice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
808	15:35	fr9e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David asks this rhetorical question to tell Hushai that he will not be alone. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there to help you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
809	15:35	rkm7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. It means all of the important and insightful things that he hears, not every single word he hears. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
810	15:36	yg9d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
811	15:36	z36k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	The phrase “their hand” refers to the sons and means that they were to serve as messengers. Alternate translation: “their sons to tell me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
812	16:intro	abcg				0	2 Samuel 16 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Absalom seeks advice from David’s advisers David’s best adviser, Ahithophel, told Absalom to publicly seduce the concubines that David had left to take care of the palace. Because the concubines were the king’s property, having sexual relations with a king’s concubines implied that Absalom was now the king. This would show the people that the break with David was complete. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) Important figures of speech in this chapter Simile To show how seriously people took Ahithophel’s advice, the author used a [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] comparing his advice to God’s advice. “Now the advice of Ahithophel that he gave in those days was as if a man heard from the mouth of God himself.”
813	16:1	uv2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
814	16:1	rzt4				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 4:4.
815	16:1	eex7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“200 loaves … 100 clusters … 100 bunches” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
816	16:1	md5n				0	“cakes of bread”
817	16:1	sje6				0	These phrases refer to raisins or figs pressed together.
818	16:1	ibp3				0	dried grapes
819	16:1	x3jp				0	“a wineskin full of wine”
820	16:2	j2cp				0	tired and weak
821	16:3	h7rz				0	“Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson”
822	16:3	bdv9				0	the son of one’s son or daughter
823	16:3	x26u				0	Here this word is used to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
824	16:3	b9kv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
825	16:3	fvn6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Having a descendant of Saul being allowed to rule is spoken of as the kingdom being restored to their family. Alternate translation: “will allow me to rule the kingdom that my grandfather ruled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
826	16:4	h3df				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 4:4.
827	16:4	cvm5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ziba is not literally bowing before the king when he is speaking here. This means that he will serve the king with the same amount of humility he would be showing if he were literally bowing before him. Alternate translation: “I will humbly serve you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
828	16:4	ewk1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “find favor” means to be approved of by someone. Also, “eyes” is a metonym for sight, and sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “I want you to be pleased with me” or “I desire you for to be pleased with me” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
829	16:5	q8fi				0	Translate the name of this city the same as you did in 2 Samuel 3:16.
830	16:5	y6uz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
831	16:6	j39l				0	“even though there was”
832	16:6	nmf8				0	These are men who protect an important person.
833	16:7	tj6a				0	someone who is evil, a criminal or lawbreaker
834	16:7	h2c4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “blood” refers to all of men he was responsible for killing in battle. Alternate translation: “murderer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
835	16:8	ju1y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Yahweh repays them by punishing them. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has punished” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
836	16:8	cvt3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “blood” refer to people who were killed from Saul’s family. The king was responsible for them dying. Alternate translation: “for killing many of Saul’s family” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
837	16:8	mve3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David reigned as king over the same people whom Saul had previously reigned. Alternate translation: “in whose place you have reigned as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
838	16:8	uqf8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “into the control of Absalom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
839	16:9	wg1j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
840	16:9	jz4r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:13. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
841	16:9	b6wq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Abishai asked this question to express his anger at the man. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This dead dog must not speak to the king this way.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
842	16:9	p79k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the man is being described as worthless by being compared to a dead dog. Alternate translation: “this worthless man” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
843	16:10	i1pm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is asked to correct the sons of Zeruiah. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I do not want to know what you think!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
844	16:10	wrg4				0	“He may be cursing me because”
845	16:10	g4rx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This is said as a rhetorical question to emphasize that the answer is “no one.” This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “No one then can ask him, ‘Why are you cursing the king?’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
846	16:11	y6it		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David describes his son this way to emphasize the close bond between a father and his son. Alternate translation: “my own son” or “my dear son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
847	16:11	l8bj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way to refer to killing someone. Alternate translation: “wants to kill me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
848	16:11	znl2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this rhetorical question to express that he is not surprised that the man wants to kill him. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Of course this Benjamite desires my ruin!” or “I am not surprised this Benjamite desires my ruin as well!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
849	16:11	t9uf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David describes the man’s desire to kill him as if David were something that the man wanted to ruin. Alternate translation: “desire me to be killed” or “desire to kill me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
850	16:11	tb7g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the phrase “leave him alone” means to not stop him from what he is doing. Alternate translation: “Do not stop him from cursing me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
851	16:12	xk9r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “looking” means “considering.” Alternate translation: “will consider” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
852	16:12	smf2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Here David speaks of misery as if it were a dangerous animal that the Benjamite unleashed on him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
853	16:13	h7jk				0	Shimei was walking parallel to David and his men, though Shimei was up higher on the hillside.
854	16:15	l6bc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
855	16:16	p1gq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:32. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
856	16:16	d97z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened that.” This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
857	16:16	gp9v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated the name of this people group in 2 Samuel 15:32. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
858	16:17	x1al				0	a strong feeling of support and love
859	16:17	b4yd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	These rhetorical questions are asked to criticize Hushai. They can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You have been a loyal friend to David; you should have gone with him.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
860	16:18	t8c4				0	Hushai is referring to Absalom.
861	16:18	k7hr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person		0	Here Hushai is referring to Absalom in the third person to take emphasize off of him and place it on Yahweh and the people who chose him. This can be written in second person. Alternate translation: “you are the one whom … you are the man … with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
862	16:19	hq49		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Hushai asks these rhetorical questions to emphasize that he wants to serve Absalom. They can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I should serve only David’s son, so I will serve in his presence.” or “I should serve you, for you are David’s son.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
863	16:20	f7w3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
864	16:21	d7c8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “Have sexual relations with your father’s slave wives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
865	16:21	sm7v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “to keep” means to take care of. Alternate translation: “to take care of the palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
866	16:21	jx59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Ahithophel speaks of Absalom offending his father as if he would become something that had a strong and offensive odor. Alternate translation: “become offensive to your father” or “greatly insulted father” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
867	16:21	bu9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the people who followed Absalom are referred to by their hands. The news will strengthen the peoples’ loyalty to Absalom and encourage them. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “The news of this will strengthen the loyalty of all who follow you” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
868	16:22	cj6n				0	“they set up”
869	16:22	gx92		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “Absalom had sexual relations with his father’s slave wives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
870	16:22	v3ik		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This means that people were able to see the tent and Absalom walking in and out of the tent with the women. The phrase “all of Israel” is a generalization, for only people near the palace could see it. Alternate translation: “where the Israelites could see him go into the tent” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
871	16:23	k3y9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here the author compare how much people trusted Ahithophel’s advice with how much they would trust advice directly from God. Alternate translation: “Now people trusted the advice of Ahithophel in those days in the same way they would have trusted it if had come” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
872	16:23	qt97		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here God’s mouth represents himself and emphasizes his speech. Alternate translation: “as if God had said it with his own mouth” or “as if a man heard it spoken by God himself” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
873	16:23	jqr6				0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “both David and Absalom viewed all of Ahithophel’s advice”
874	16:23	p2g1				0	“was thought of”
875	17:intro	abch				0	2 Samuel 17 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Confusion Ahithophel gives good advise to Absalom, but Hushai confuses Absalom. God is using the misleading advice to protect David, his king.
876	17:1	jz1q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:12. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
877	17:1	y3kl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“12,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
878	17:1	xpm7				0	“begin to”
879	17:2	p8re				0	“come to”
880	17:2	ukx7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	These words mean basically the same thing and are used together to emphasize how weak David was. Alternate translation: “weak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
881	17:2	si3k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	Here the word “fear” can be expressed with the adjective “afraid.” Alternate translation: “will surprise him and make him afraid” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
882	17:2	txi8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that he intends to kill the king. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “I will kill only the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
883	17:3	b53b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to all of the people who were with David. Alternate translation: “bring back all of the people who were with him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
884	17:3	b385		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here Ahithophel speaks of the peoples’ happiness by comparing it to a bride’s happiness. Alternate translation: “and they will come happily, like a bride is happy when she comes to her husband” or “and they will come happily” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
885	17:3	fwq6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to have peace or to live peacefully. Alternate translation: “live peacefully” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
886	17:3	d16g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to being under the king’s authority. Alternate translation: “under your authority” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
887	17:5	b9n4				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:32.
888	17:6	lw7i				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:12.
889	17:8	w2fu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The anger of the soldiers here is being compared to that of a mother bear who cubs are taken from her. Alternate translation: “they are angry, like a mother bear whose cubs have been take from her” or “they are very angry” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
890	17:8	ytp8				0	a large furry animal that walks on four legs and has sharp claws and teeth
891	17:8	q99g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that his has fought in many battles and knows well the ways of war. Alternate translation: “has fought in many battles” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
892	17:9	vwd2				0	Here this word is used to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
893	17:9	kc65				0	a deep hole in the ground
894	17:9	v2xp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	This is another place he may be hiding. Alternate translation: “or hidden in some other place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
895	17:9	d2wh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when his soldiers kill some of your men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
896	17:9	f1q8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The noun “slaughter” means an event where many people are brutally killed. This can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: “Many of the soldiers who follow Absalom have been slaughtered” or “The enemy soldiers have killed many of the soldiers who follow Absalom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
897	17:10	g7bl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the soldiers are refers to by their “hearts.” Also, their strong bravery is compared to that of a lion’s. Alternate translation: “who are as brave as lions” or “who are very brave” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
898	17:11	sm9p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Also, here “all Israel” represents only the Israelite soldiers. Alternate translation: “that you should gather together all of the Israelite soldiers” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
899	17:11	jz3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This phrase means from the northern border of Israel to the southern border. Alternate translation: “from the whole nation of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
900	17:11	vl1f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration where all the grains of sand on a beach are compared to the number of Israelite soldiers. Alternate translation: “so many that they can barely be counted” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
901	17:11	lbr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “in person” means to go yourself and not send someone else instead. Alternate translation: “then lead them yourself into battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
902	17:12	v92h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to purposefully go to where he is and then to attack. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
903	17:12	rys8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Absalom’s army is described as covering David’s army like the dew covers the ground in the morning. Alternate translation: “we will overwhelm and completely defeat David’s army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
904	17:12	k6bm				0	the fog or misty cloud of water that can fall onto the ground during the night, covering the ground and leaving it wet in the morning
905	17:12	jdy3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes		0	This negative sentence is used for emphasis and can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “We will kill every one of his men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
906	17:12	dwr7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns		0	Both these words refer to David. Alternate translation: “David himself” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
907	17:13	cez7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This refers to Israel’s soldiers, not to all of Israel. Alternate translation: “then all of our soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
908	17:13	v4rx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the soldiers would tear down the city walls and drag the pieces to river. Alternate translation: “will destroy the city and drag the stones to the river with ropes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
909	17:13	ua57		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is an exaggeration to describe how completely they will destroy the city. The would not literally sweep away every small stone from the city. Alternate translation: “until the city is completely destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
910	17:14	vg6q				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:32. Arkite is the name of a people group.
911	17:14	erd5				0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:12.
912	17:14	j39m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “rejection” can be expressed with the verb “reject.” Alternate translation: “for the men of Israel to reject Ahithophel’s good advice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
913	17:14	rwx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To “bring” something on someone means to cause it to happen to them. Alternate translation: “to cause a disaster to happen to Absalom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
914	17:15	pp5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 15:24. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
915	17:15	f3gh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This phrase, meaning “like this,” refers to what Ahithophel advised Absalom earlier beginning in 2 Samuel 17:1. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
916	17:16	b624				0	A ford is a shallow part of a river where people can walk across. The Arabah is the land along both sides of the Jordan River.
917	17:16	u94n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to make sure that you do something. Alternate translation: “be sure to” or “make sure that you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
918	17:16	adt3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the king and his people being killed is describes as if they were “swallowed” by their enemy. Alternate translation: “the king will be killed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
919	17:17	u8z7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 15:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
920	17:17	q25n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the “message” is spoken of as coming to them, when really it is the woman who came to then bringing the message. Alternate translation: “When she brought them a message” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
921	17:17	h5de		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
922	17:18	q737				0	“one time”
923	17:18	r7rc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	It is implied that they found out that the young man had told Absalom about them being there. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Jonathan and Ahimaaz found out what the young man had done, so they went away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
924	17:18	t68a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a small town. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
925	17:18	fa3m				0	“they lowered themselves and hid”
926	17:19	j4xb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 15:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
927	17:20	f1dc				0	“the man’s wife”
928	17:20	n16k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 15:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
929	17:21	kx9m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	“It happened.” This phrase marks the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
930	17:21	r493		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the water” refers to the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “cross quickly over the river” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
931	17:21	h17r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “such and such” is used in the place of information that is already know by the reader. Here it refers to what Ahithophel advised Absalom beginning in 2 Samuel 17:1. This information can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “has advised that Absalom send him with an army to attack you now” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
932	17:22	l8sk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes		0	This negative sentence is used to emphasize that they all crossed the river. It can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “By morning daylight every one of them had crossed over the Jordan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
933	17:23	gix9				0	“Ahithophel knew” or “Ahithophel realized”
934	17:23	x22t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Absalom had not followed his advice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
935	17:23	pmh2				0	placed a blanket or small leather seat on the donkey so he could sit on it
936	17:23	zw5j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	He prepared for his death by telling his family what to do after he died. Alternate translation: “he prepared for his death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
937	17:23	yg9t				0	“And this is how”
938	17:23	b2wa		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “they buried him” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
939	17:24	c8ze		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in 2 Samuel 2:8. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
940	17:25	dur7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. See how you translated Joab and Zeruiah (Joab’s mother) in 2 Samuel 2:13. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
941	17:25	v1vl				0	This word means that the person is descended from Ishmael. Some versions say “Israelite” here. See the footnote. You may want to choose the word that is used in the majority language Bible in your area.
942	17:25	q7fs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a polite way of speaking of sexual relations. You may have to use other words in your translation. Alternate translation: “who had sexual relations with Abigail” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
943	17:25	yn85		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
944	17:26	p8z6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in 2 Samuel 2:9. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
945	17:27	a88x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent		0	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
946	17:27	ya8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of cities or places. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
947	17:27	sb1a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
948	17:27	g662		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
949	17:28	td28				0	A mat is something soft to sleep on, and a blanket is a cloth covering for warmth.
950	17:28	sk67				0	crushed grain made into powder and used to make bread
951	17:28	wym6				0	cooked with dry heat
952	17:28	epx5				0	seeds that are cooked and eaten
953	17:28	s9d6				0	a kind of seed that is cooked and eaten
954	17:29	vx1d				0	milk that has soured and become solid
955	17:29	hpg5				0	in need of water or some other drink
956	18:intro	abci				0	2 Samuel 18 General Notes Structure and formatting This chapter tells of the defeat and death of Absalom, ending this section on Absalom’s rebellion. Special concepts in this chapter David’s mercy David reorganized his army and sent them out to battle, but told them to be merciful to Absalom. When David’s army defeated Absalom’s army, Absalom fled on a mule, but his hair caught in a tree limb and the mule ran on, leaving him hanging. One of David’s soldiers saw him and told Joab. Joab went and killed him. When David heard about this he mourned for his son, Absalom. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]])
957	18:1	y2u4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	David did not count all of the people himself, rather other men counted them. Alternate translation: “David commanded for the soldiers who were with him to be counted and he appointed” or “David arranged the soldiers who were with him and appointed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
958	18:1	qt9x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	Possible meanings are (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these captains led. Alternate translation: “captains of 1,000 soldiers and captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “captains of large military divisions and captains of smaller military divisions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
959	18:1	pa96				0	A captain is a person who is in authority over a group of soldiers.
960	18:2	x31q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction		0	“one-third of the army … another third of the army.” A “third” is one part out of three equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
961	18:2	lu6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated these men’s names in 2 Samuel 2:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
962	18:2	xwu2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:19. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
963	18:2	zy14		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This refers to a person from Gath, which is a Philistine city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
964	18:2	s8e1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he will go out with them to battle. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “I myself will go with you to battle” or “I personally will go with you into battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
965	18:3	z3p1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	The word “half” refers to one out of two equal parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
966	18:3	cmi5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the enemy army considering killing David of greater worth than killing 10,000 of the other men. The number 10,000 here is an exaggeration used to emphasize a very great number of people. Alternate translation: “they would rather kill you than to kill 10,000 of us” or “killing you is worth more to them than killing a great number of us” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
967	18:3	nx5a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“10,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
968	18:3	r2hd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David could help them from the city by advising them and sending men to help them. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “that you stay here in the city and send help to us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
969	18:5	idy7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
970	18:5	nnf5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:19. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
971	18:5	jbs6				0	“For my sake, do not harm the young man, Absalom.” The phrase “Deal gently” means to be kind to someone and not to harm them.
972	18:5	s62a				0	“my well-being” or “my account”
973	18:6	ak3c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that they went out and fought against them in battle. Alternate translation: “went out into the countryside and fought against Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
974	18:6	na7e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Israel” refers to their soldiers, not all of the Israelites. Alternate translation: “against the Israelite soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
975	18:7	xa6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “There the soldiers of David defeated the army of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
976	18:7	ef2b				0	an event where many people are brutally killed
977	18:7	qgp8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“20,000 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
978	18:8	ndw4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Here “the forest” is described as if it were alive and could act. “The sword” refers to David’s soldiers who fought with swords. Alternate translation: “dangerous things in the forest killed more men than David’s soldiers killed with their swords” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
979	18:9	fye9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This is an event that happened during the battle. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “During the battle, Absalom happened to meet some of David’s soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
980	18:9	ua3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Absalom had long hair that got caught in the tree branches. Alternate translation: “his hair was caught in the tree branches” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
981	18:9	iq6e				0	hanging or swinging loosely
982	18:9	eys5				0	“in the air”
983	18:10	n893				0	Here this word is used to draw a person’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen”
984	18:11	w13x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question means that he should have killed him. This question can be written as a statement. The phrase “strike down” means to kill. Alternate translation: “You should have struck him down to the ground!” or “You should have killed him immediately!” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
985	18:11	aik2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney		0	This can be written in modern units. Alternate translation: “ten silver coins” or “110 grams of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
986	18:11	xu84				0	This is a special belt that shows people that someone is a great soldier and should be honored.
987	18:12	m6ur		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney		0	“1,000 silver shekels.” This can be stated in modern units. Alternate translation: “1,000 silver coins” or “11 kilograms of silver” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
988	18:12	y75l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “reached out my hand” means to attack. Alternate translation: “would not have attacked the king’s son” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
989	18:12	c6je		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “touching” refers to “harming.” Alternate translation: “No none must harm” or “Do not harm” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
990	18:13	if8q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The word “falsehood” can be expressed with a verbal phrase. Also, this refers to disobeying the king’s command. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “doing something that is wrong” or “by disobeying the king” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
991	18:13	b1r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the man speaks about how the king knows about almost everything that happens as if everything were a physical object he knew the location of. Alternate translation: “there is nothing that the king does not know” or “the king hears about everything that happens” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
992	18:14	jl1n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Joab meant that he should not continue talking to the man. Alternate translation: “I will not waste anymore time talking to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
993	18:14	m7ub		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here Absalom’s heart refers to his chest or upper body. Alternate translation: “chest” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
994	18:15	va7x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This refers to both the armor he would wear to protect himself and to his weapons. Alternate translation: “armor and weapons” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
995	18:16	f9za		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This describes what Joab commanded by blowing the trumpet. Alternate translation: “Then Joab blew the trumpet to call back the army, and the army returned from pursuing Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
996	18:16	ji7k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Israel” refers to the Israelite army. Alternate translation: “returned from pursuing the Israelite army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
997	18:17	st6r				0	“They took Absalom’s body and threw it”
998	18:17	d3n5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	After putting his body in the pit they covered it with a pile of stones. This can be stated more clearly. Alternate translation: “they covered his body with a huge pile of stones” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
999	18:17	b87l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “all Israel” refers to the Israelite soldiers. The word “fled” means “ran away.” Alternate translation: “while all the Israelite soldiers ran away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1000	18:18	s18q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1001	18:18	j9s8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Absalom uses the phrase “my name” to refer to himself and his family line. Alternate translation: “to carry on my family name, by which people would remember me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1002	18:18	tg1p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so people called it Absalom’s Monument from that day on” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1003	18:18	h1qh				0	This refers to the present time when this book of the Bible was written.
1004	18:19	md2p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 15:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1005	18:19	qby5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Ahimaaz speaks of running to go and tell the king the good news as if the good news were a object that he were carrying. Alternate translation: “run to tell the king the good news” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1006	18:19	jyg5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” refers to control. Alternate translation: “the control of his enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1007	18:20	qeg4				0	“the one who tells the news”
1008	18:20	v56v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to not bearing the news to the king. Alternate translation: “you will not tell the news to the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1009	18:21	q3lf				0	Joab is telling him to go and tell the king about the news of the battle.
1010	18:24	zqb5				0	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line and the beginning of a new part of the story.
1011	18:24	t7w3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the watchman looking to see something is spoken of as if he lifted up his eyes. Alternate translation: “looked out beyond the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1012	18:25	r6br		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the king speaks of the man having a message as if the news were an object sitting in his mouth. Alternate translation: “he has news to tell us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1013	18:27	zpr6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The watchman compares the way the man ran to the way Ahimaaz runs to suggest that it may be him. Alternate translation: “I think the man running in front is Ahimaaz son Zadok, because he runs like Ahimaaz” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1014	18:28	ft3g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	He did this to honor the king. Alternate translation: “He bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground to honor the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1015	18:28	qm8v				0	“Praise Yahweh.” Here “bless” means to praise.
1016	18:28	e5ky		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Ahimaaz speaks of the men opposing the king as if they were raising their hands before him. Alternate translation: “the men who opposed and fought against my master the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1017	18:29	l8s8				0	This means that people were acting as though things were not right.
1018	18:30	bg95				0	“Move out of the way” or “Stand aside”
1019	18:31	e1tf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to oppose. Alternate translation: “opposed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1020	18:32	s9h4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The Cushite uses a comparison as a polite way to tell the king that Absalom is dead. This can be stated more directly. Alternate translation: “I would like all your enemies … to die the way that young man died” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1021	18:33	la2k				0	“was very unhappy” or “was trembling with grief”
1022	19:intro	abcj				0	2 Samuel 19 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter David told to stop mourning Absalom Joab warned David that if he continued to mourn Absalom and not thank his army, they would all desert him. So David went out to encourage the soldiers. David was both a good father and a good leader. David made king again This chapter record the recognition that David was the true king of Israel. It is important to remember that even though Absalom had power for a while, David never stopped being the king. The ten tribes and Judah argue over David The ten tribes of Israel argued with the tribe of Judah about who would bring David across the river. The men of Judah answered the ten tribes very harshly. This may foreshadow, or give a glimpse of, the future civil war that would come to divide these two groups. Important figures of speech in this chapter Rhetorical questions The people wanted David back as their king and expressed it in a rhetorical question: “So why are we not talking about bringing the king back?” David also used a question to persuade the people of Judah to bring him back: “You are my brothers, my flesh and bone. Why then are you the last to bring back the king?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1023	19:1	wl3f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told Joab” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1024	19:1	ggg6				0	The word “Look” is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen, the king is weeping”
1025	19:2	jq6i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the whole army mourned instead of celebrating. AT “So instead of celebrating victory that day, the whole army mourned” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1026	19:3	c8b8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	The author compares the way that the soldiers had to sneak back into the city to the way that soldiers sneak away when they are running away from battle. This emphasizes that they were made to feel ashamed. Alternate translation: “in the same way that people who had run away from battle would sneak away because they were ashamed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1027	19:3	z9zj				0	move without being seen by others
1028	19:4	bt57		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	This is a way to express grief and mourning. Alternate translation: “The king showed his grief by covering his face” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1029	19:5	ve2h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the soldiers are referred to by their face to emphasize how they would have hid their faces because of their shame” Alternate translation: “You have caused all your soldiers to hide their faces in shame today” or “You have caused all of your soldiers to be ashamed today” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1030	19:6	sx3c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This phrase is an exaggeration, but it expresses the very low value that David showed for the army. Alternate translation: “are worth very little to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1031	19:6	si4j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo		0	The speaker is giving a hypothetical situation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
1032	19:7	h9b9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Joab is making a very strong oath. Alternate translation: “I swear, as surely as Yahweh is alive” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1033	19:7	p34h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives		0	This means that only if David went would his soldiers remain with him. Alternate translation: “only if you go will any of your men remain with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1034	19:7	m2uc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This refers to them remaining loyal to him. Alternate translation: “not one man will remain loyal to you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1035	19:8	e6vs		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	This is a generalization. It means most of the men. It can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “many of the men who were there heard others saying” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1036	19:8	msv7				0	The word “Look” is used here to draw someone’s attention to what is said next. Alternate translation: “Listen, the king is sitting”
1037	19:8	q8cd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	Here “the people” refer to the people who followed David. Here “all” is an generalization. It means a large number came and gathered around him. Alternate translation: “many of the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1038	19:8	k5ue		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Israel” refers to the Israelite soldiers who followed Absalom. Alternate translation: “And every Israelite soldier fled to his own home” or “And all of the Israelite soldiers fled to their homes” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1039	19:9	ypj8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” means control. Alternate translation: “from under the control of our enemies” or “from our enemies’ control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1040	19:9	wn5a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hand” means control. Alternate translation: “from under the control of the Philistines” or “from the Philistines’ control” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1041	19:9	w56d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that he had left the country fleeing from Absalom. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “out of the country fleeing from Absalom” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1042	19:10	h2rq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This means they should consider bringing David back now that Absalom was dead. The question may be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “we should be talking about bringing the king back.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1043	19:10	n7fv				0	This refers to David.
1044	19:11	ywv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that David sent a messenger to Zadok and Abiathar. Alternate translation: “sent a messenger to Zadok and to Abiathar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1045	19:11	jd6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This rhetorical question is asked to rebuke the elders in Judah. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have been the first to favor the king and bring him back to the palace, not the people of the nation of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1046	19:11	d4d9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	The noun “talk” can be expressed with the verb “talk” or “speak.” Alternate translation: “since all Israel speaks favorably about the king and desires to bring” or “since what the people of Israel are saying is in the king’s favor, to bring” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1047	19:11	v8mv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here restoring the king’s authority to rule is spoken of as bringing him back to his palace. Alternate translation: “to restore the king’s authority as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1048	19:12	si3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The king uses these to phrases to emphasize that they are closely related. Being or having the same flesh is a metaphor for belonging to the same family or tribe. Alternate translation: “You are my brothers, and we have the same flesh and bone” or “You are my brothers, my close relatives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1049	19:12	n4pu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This is the second rhetorical question here and it is also a rebuke for the elders of Judah. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have been the first, not the last, to bring back the king.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1050	19:13	uf92		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 17:25. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1051	19:13	h28k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that they are related. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are my flesh and my bones.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1052	19:13	f88h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David speaks of them being related by saying that they have the same flesh and bones. See how you translated a similar phrase in 2 Samuel 19:12. Alternate translation: “my relative” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1053	19:13	gk6u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This is an idiom that means for God to kill him. Alternate translation: “May God kill me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1054	19:14	g6z6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the mens’ loyalty is referred to as their “hearts.” Alternate translation: “he won the loyalty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1055	19:14	w82p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of the men being united in their loyalty to the king as if they were one man with the same mind. Alternate translation: “and they were united together” or “they were united in their loyalty to the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1056	19:14	a3id		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that they sent a messenger to the king. Alternate translation: “They sent a messenger to the king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1057	19:16	p33r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1058	19:16	ke2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in 2 Samuel 3:16. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1059	19:17	kj6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. Translate as you did in 2 Samuel 9:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1060	19:17	e34y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“1,000 men … 15 sons … 20 servants” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1061	19:17	s7u2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the king was there and was aware of what was happening. Alternate translation: “at the place where the king was” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1062	19:19	tx71		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means “to remember.” Alternate translation: “remember” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1063	19:19	m7n5				0	Here Shimei refers to himself this way to humble himself before the king and honor the king.
1064	19:19	s3zc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	“To take something to heart” means to think about something seriously or to be bothered by it. Alternate translation: “not be bothered by it” or “forget about it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1065	19:21	w2c6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1066	19:21	p13v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 2:13. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1067	19:21	yth5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Abishai was angry at Shimei for cursing David and is suggesting that he should be killed. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Shimei should be put to death because he cursed Yahweh’s anointed.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1068	19:21	spv5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to David. It means that he is the man that Yahweh had anointed as king. Alternate translation: “the man that Yahweh has anointed as king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1069	19:22	dn85		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this rhetorical question to rebuke Abishai. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “We have nothing in common with you, you sons of Zeruiah! You have no good reason to become my adversaries today.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1070	19:22	s4fe		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses these rhetorical questions to continue rebuking Abishai. These questions can be written as statements. Alternate translation: “No person will be executed today in the nation of Israel, because today I am the one who is king over all of Israel.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1071	19:22	f3ky		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This phrase “put to death” means to be killed or executed. Alternate translation: “Will any man be killed” or “Will I order any man to die” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1072	19:22	t2u7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Possible meanings of this rhetorical question are (1) “I know that I am still king of Israel.” or (2) “Today I am the one who is king over Israel!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1073	19:24	kg79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 4:4. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1074	19:24	sc2i				0	“He had not cared for his feet.” Mephibosheth’s feet were crippled. This phrase means that he had not taken proper care of his feet.
1075	19:25	zrh9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	David is asking Mephibosheth why he did not go with David when David and all the people who followed him left Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “Why did you not go with me when I left Jerusalem, Mephibosheth?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1076	19:27	vh2u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 9:2. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1077	19:27	bk18		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here David’s wisdom is compared to the wisdom of an angel. Alternate translation: “my master the king is as wise as an angel of God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1078	19:27	jn77		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to do what you think is right. Alternate translation: “do what you believe to be the right thing to do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1079	19:28	rll4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Mephibosheth speaks of how his relatives had deserved to be executed as if they had already been executed and were dead. Alternate translation: “all my father’s house deserved for my master the king to order them to be executed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1080	19:28	ww9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This refers to his father’s relatives. Alternate translation: “my father’s relatives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1081	19:28	fa5b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Mephibosheth uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he has no right to request anything from the king. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Therefore, I have no right to ask the king to do anything else for me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1082	19:29	wt65		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this rhetorical question to tell him that he does not need to continue talking about his conflict with Ziba. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You do not need to explain this any further.” or “You certainly do not need to say any more.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1083	19:31	yk1p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 17:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1084	19:31	zak8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated the name of this people group in 2 Samuel 17:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1085	19:31	w1ce		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated the name of this place in 2 Samuel 17:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1086	19:31	g56k				0	the Jordan River
1087	19:32	ffn7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	See how you translated the name of this place in 2 Samuel 17:27. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1088	19:32	cj9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“80 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1089	19:32	a2k7				0	“had provided what the king needed”
1090	19:34	y2r5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Here Barzillai means that he is old and that there is no reason for him to accompany David. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I am certainly not going to live many more years. There is no good reason for me to go up with the king to Jerusalem.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1091	19:35	sy7w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“80 years old” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1092	19:35	n8fn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Barzillai uses rhetorical questions to emphasize why he does not want to go to Jerusalem. Here “good” and “bad” refer to what is desirable and what is not. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot distinguish between what is desirable and what is not.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1093	19:35	d6qd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Barzillai uses rhetorical questions to emphasize why he does not want to go to Jerusalem. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot enjoy the taste of what I eat and drink.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1094	19:35	dgv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Barzillai uses rhetorical questions to emphasize why he does not want to go to Jerusalem. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I cannot hear well the voices of singing men and singing women.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1095	19:35	f2zi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Barzillai uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he does not want to be a burden to the king. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “Your servant should not go with you and be a burden to you.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1096	19:36	x8m1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Barzillai uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he does not know why the king would reward him this way. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “I do not know why the king would repay me with such a great reward” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1097	19:37	tj5t				0	Barzillai asks that Kimham be allowed to take his place instead with David.
1098	19:37	lt2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1099	19:37	wef7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This does not mean that he wants to die right next to their graves, but rather, that he wants to die in the city where they are buried. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “where my father’s and my mother’s graves are” or “where my father and my mother are buried” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1100	19:37	sn5r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	This refers to crossing the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “Let him cross over the Jordan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1101	19:38	sm6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This refers to crossing the Jordan River. This can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “Kimham will cross the river with me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1102	19:40	v221		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	They crossed over the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “crossed over the river to Gilgal” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1103	19:40	hzp4				0	See how you translated this name in 2 Samuel 19:37.
1104	19:40	jw3n				0	“All the army of Judah and half the army of Israel brought the king over”
1105	19:40	t9rb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	They crossed over the Jordan River with the king. Alternate translation: “escorted the king over the river” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1106	19:41	sbd9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The men of Israel use this question to express that they feel betrayed by the people of Judah. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is not right that our brothers, the men of Judah, who did not support you as king, had the privilege of bringing you and your family back across the Jordan River.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1107	19:41	r7ae		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The men of Israel speak of how the men of Judah escorted the king across the river as if the king were something they stole that did not belong to them. Alternate translation: “taken you away from us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1108	19:41	hgi3				0	the Jordan River
1109	19:42	nu1g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The men of Judah ask this rhetorical question to rebuke the men of Israel. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “But you have no reason to be upset about this.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1110	19:42	u3wj		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The men of Judah ask the question to express that they have not taken anything from the king. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “The king has never paid for our food, and he has never given us any gifts.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1111	19:43	nbt3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“we have a greater claim to David than you do.” It may be helpful to state clearly what having “more right” means. Alternate translation: “we have more right to serve the king and to be with the king than you do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1112	19:43	vc2s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The men of Israel ask this rhetorical question to express their anger. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have despised us!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1113	19:43	vlb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	The men of Israel ask this question to remind and rebuke the people of Judah. This can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “We were the first to suggest that we bring back the king!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1114	19:43	el5k				0	“the men of Judah spoke even more harshly than the men of Israel did”
1115	20:intro	abck				0	2 Samuel 20 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Sheba’s revolt A man named Sheba told the people of the ten tribes that David was Judah’s king, but not their king. David worked hard to preserve unity in Israel after this time of division. Important figures of speech in this chapter Idiom Joab used an idiom “has lifted up his hand against the king, against David” meaning “revolted against David,” to explain why his army was attacking the city of Able. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1116	20:1	fz8c				0	This refers to the town of Gilgal.
1117	20:1	a6ci		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1118	20:1	l45i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	Both of these statements mean the same thing. Sheba is emphasizing that he and the tribes of Israel have no relationship with David. Alternate translation: “The inheritance of David and his father’s family does not belong to us” or “We are not a part of David and his father’s family” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1119	20:3	j97w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here the phrase “to keep” means to take care of. Alternate translation: “to take care of the palace” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1120	20:3	e4kn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	If a house is “under guard” it means that a guard is posted at the house. Alternate translation: “in a house and put a guard there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1121	20:3	ymh8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism		0	This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “he did not have sexual relations with them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
1122	20:3	b16i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means that they were not allowed to leave the house. Alternate translation: “they were shut inside the house” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1123	20:3	p4su				0	These are women whose husbands have died.
1124	20:4	zm4y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the commander of David’s army. See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 17:25. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1125	20:6	ai94		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is another commander of David’s army. See how you translated his name in 2 Samuel 2:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1126	20:6	qm7j				0	“hurt us more”
1127	20:6	gm22				0	The phrase “my soldiers” clarifies which “servants.” David refers to himself as “your master” as a formal way of speaking to someone with less authority.
1128	20:6	q3jp				0	“chase after”
1129	20:6	g2i6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that Sheba and his men will enter these cities to hide from David’s army. The word “he” represents Sheba but refers to both him and his men. Alternate translation: “he and his men will hide in fortified cities” or “he and his men will take refuge in fortified cities” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1130	20:6	lm43		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here David refers to his army by their sight to emphasize that Sheba and his men would be hidden and David’s army would be unable to capture them. Alternate translation: “from us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1131	20:7	x1ai		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are the names of people groups who helped to protect King David. See how you translated this man’s name in 2 Samuel 8:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1132	20:8	kyh2				0	“When Joab and the men of Judah were”
1133	20:8	g899				0	a strip of leather or other material used to hold clothing or weapons in place
1134	20:8	gg8n				0	This means the sword was in its protective covering.
1135	20:8	mw2c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	Joab let the sword fall out to fool Amasa into thinking that he Joab was unarmed, so that Amasa would allow him to walk closer to him. Alternate translation: “he allowed the sword to fall on the ground so Amasa would think he was unarmed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1136	20:9	cca2				0	Amasa was the son of the sister of Joab’s mother.
1137	20:9	yw2u				0	This was a common way for men to greet one another.
1138	20:10	e612				0	a short sword that is easy to hide and was often used for close-in fighting and assassinations
1139	20:10	pd2k				0	“intestines spilled”
1140	20:11	m94g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	To be “for” someone means to support them. Alternate translation: “he who supports David” or “he who is loyal to David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1141	20:12	dp5t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	“Amasa lay squirming in his blood.” Amasa may have still been alive and rolling in his blood, but he was probably dead by this time. It is described this way to show how gruesome his body looked. Alternate translation: “Amasa lay dead in his blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1142	20:12	r75k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means they stopped walking and were staring at Amasa’s dead body. Alternate translation: “all the people stood still staring at the dead body … came by him stood still, staring at his dead body” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1143	20:12	rgl8				0	“he carried Amasa’s body”
1144	20:13	y3pd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “After the man took Amasa off the road” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1145	20:13	x48e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns		0	This abstract noun can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “pursuing” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
1146	20:14	ppx4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “Sheba” refers to both him and his army. Alternate translation: “Sheba and his army” or “Sheba and his men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1147	20:14	b6n5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Both Abel and Beth Maacah names refer to the same place and may be combined. It is a city near the tribe of Dan. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1148	20:14	k4pw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1149	20:14	ig39				0	“also followed Sheba”
1150	20:15	u7dg				0	“Joab and the soldiers caught up with him”
1151	20:15	t6t2				0	“against the city wall”
1152	20:15	n7h9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that they used a battering ram to knock down the wall. A battering ram was a cut tree or large log with a sharpened end or an end covered in metal. It was held by several men who would pound the end against a wall. Alternate translation: “used a battering ram to knock down the wall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1153	20:16	k1s4				0	The repetition of “Listen” strengthens the woman’s plea.
1154	20:17	a5x5				0	The woman refers to herself as “your servant.” This is a polite way to speak to someone with greater authority.
1155	20:18	xv3v				0	“that advice would solve the problem”
1156	20:19	l2yb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	This describes the cities. Alternate translation: “most peaceful and faithful cities in Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1157	20:19	vb6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This speaks of the importance of this city among the nation of Israel as if it were a well respected mother. Alternate translation: “city that everyone in Israel respects like they would their mother” or “city that is very important and that Israel respects” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1158	20:19	f7wf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Here the woman uses a rhetorical question to suggest to Joab what they should not do. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not destroy the city that is Yahweh’s inheritance!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1159	20:19	h83g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the woman speaks of the army destroying the city as if the city were food to be swallowed. Alternate translation: “destroy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1160	20:19	v31s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the city is referred to as Yahweh’s inheritance to emphasize that it belongs to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “a city that belongs to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1161	20:20	kn3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	He repeats this phrase to emphasize that this is something he would never do. Alternate translation: “Truly, truly, I would never” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1162	20:20	u14u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis		0	This refers to destroying the city. This may be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “that I should swallow up or destroy your city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
1163	20:20	lh3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet		0	Both of these phrases means to destroy. In the first phrase “destroying” is spoken of as if it were “swallowing.” These may be combined. Alternate translation: “ruin or destroy the city” or “destroy” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1164	20:21	bq5h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This means to rebel and fight against someone. Alternate translation: “has opposed” or “is rebelling against” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1165	20:21	vu8h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Joab is asking for the people of the city to release Sheba to him. Alternate translation: “Hand this man over to us” or “Give this man to us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1166	20:21	rt99		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here the “I” refers to both Joab and his soldiers. Alternate translation: “We will withdraw from the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1167	20:21	tda3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “We will throw his head” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1168	20:22	p855		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the woman acted wisely and spoke to her people about what they should do. Alternate translation: “Then the wise woman spoke to all the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1169	20:22	l63y				0	“every man went to his own home”
1170	20:23	ail7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	“Now” marks a break in the main story line. This new section gives background information about the men who served King David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1171	20:23	bu9z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “was over” refers to having authority over a group of people. Alternate translation: “Joab had authority over … Benaiah son of Jehoiada had authority over” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1172	20:23	di2d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the names of these men the same as you did in 2 Samuel 8:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1173	20:23	s3i1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the names of these people groups the same as you did in 2 Samuel 8:18. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1174	20:24	hw6f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The phrase “was over” refers to having authority over a group of people. Alternate translation: “Adoniram had authority over” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1175	20:24	qv95		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1176	20:24	rx8x				0	“the slave workers”
1177	20:24	hbx2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	Translate the names of these men the same as you did in 2 Samuel 8:16. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1178	20:25	pjz3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1179	20:26	w67i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1180	20:26	qk9a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1181	21:intro	abcl				0	2 Samuel 21 General Notes Structure and formatting Special concepts in this chapter Famine caused by a broken oath When Israel first conquered the land, they promised not to kill the people of Gibeon. When Saul tried to kill them all, God caused a famine in Israel. David made amends with the people of Gideon and the famine ended. David also kept his vow to Jonathan’s sons. This helps to show the wisdom of king David. Although these people were not Israelites, they believed in Yahweh. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]], [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]) Wisdom, grace and justice David is seen to have many great qualities in this chapter. These were qualities important for a king of Israel: wisdom, grace and justice. (See: [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
1182	21:1	yc9z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Here “face” is a synecdoche for Yahweh’s presence. This means David prayed to Yahweh for an answer about the famine. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1183	21:1	f1fs				0	Saul had killed many Gibeonites, and Saul’s descendants are guilty because of this sin.
1184	21:2	j82w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background		0	Here “Now” marks a break in the main story line. This gives background information about the Gibeonites. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1185	21:3	r66c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two sentences have similar meanings. Alternate translation: “What can I do to remove this sin, so that you may bless the people of Yahweh, who inherit his goodness and promises?” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1186	21:4	xp8q				0	“Money will not solve the problem”
1187	21:5	tq7e				0	“who made plans against us”
1188	21:6	hce6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “allow your men to give seven of his descendants to us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1189	21:6	ac94				0	“we will execute them by hanging”
1190	21:6	gb8q				0	Saul was from the town of Gibeah.
1191	21:6	s77u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the one whom Yahweh chose” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1192	21:7	u686				0	Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan. See how you translated his name in 2 Samuel 4:4.
1193	21:8	nz4w				0	Rizpah was a woman and her father was Aiah. See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 3:7.
1194	21:8	vnv4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. This is not the same Mephibosheth as the son of Jonathan. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1195	21:8	ab2b				0	This is the name of a woman. See how you translated it in 2 Samuel 3:13.
1196	21:8	p5t5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1197	21:9	ji6t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “the hands of the Gibeonites” represents the Gibeonite people’s control. Alternate translation: “He gave them to the Gibeonites” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1198	21:9	uyb2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Gibeonites put them to death” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1199	21:10	vaz5				0	Rizpah was a woman and her father was Aiah. See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 3:7.
1200	21:11	hs9e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1201	21:12	z1rv				0	Jabesh is a town in the region of Gilead. See how you translated this in 2 Samuel 2:4.
1202	21:12	vw7s				0	This is an area near the city gate where people did various kinds of business.
1203	21:12	nd8d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1204	21:12	ku3i				0	See how you translated the name of this place in 2 Samuel 1:6.
1205	21:13	n7ji		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the Gibeonites executed by hanging” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1206	21:14	ai2f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a town in Benjamin. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1207	21:14	bga5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1208	21:14	kw3r				0	“Saul’s father”
1209	21:16	d7sb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1210	21:16	b31k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight		0	“300 shekels.” This is about 3.4 kilograms. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1211	21:17	e49h				0	Abishai and Zeruiah are names of men. See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 2:18.
1212	21:17	d893		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The “lamp of Israel” is a metaphor that refers to David’s leadership and the idea that if David were to die, the people of Israel would have no clear direction. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1213	21:18	i8h8				0	This phrase marks the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
1214	21:18	ei1h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1215	21:18	zih5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1216	21:18	zz7e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1217	21:18	g7p1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This people group was known for its giant warriors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1218	21:19	pv8s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants		0	Some versions translate this as “Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
1219	21:19	xl44		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1220	21:19	x5yp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1221	21:19	b7w9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	When a person was weaving a cloth he would run the threads through hooks attached to large sticks called a “weaver’s beam.” This means Goliath’s spear was larger than a normal spear. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1222	21:20	nqr4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“24 fingers and toes altogether” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1223	21:20	cka4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This people group was known for its giant warriors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1224	21:21	j56u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	These are names of men. Shimeah was David’s brother. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1225	21:22	mqg8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “by the hand of” means “through” or “by.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “David and his soldiers killed them” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1226	22:intro	abcm				0	2 Samuel 22 General Notes Structure and formatting Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 22:2-51. Special concepts in this chapter God rescued David God rescued David when he thought he would die. He protected David, fought against his enemies, and enabled him to defeat his enemies. Important figures of speech in this chapter Metaphor David uses many metaphors to express his trust in God’s protection: “my rock, my fortress, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge.” He used other metaphors to express his hopelessness: “the waves of death surrounded me,” “the rushing waters of worthlessness overwhelmed me,” “the cords of sheol surrounded me;” “the snares of death trapped me,” and “the surging water.” He also used metaphors for the victory God gave him: “I can run over a barricade” and “by my God I can leap over a wall.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1227	22:1	vx4y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh starts. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1228	22:1	sh9l				0	This is a progression from enemies in general to one specific enemy of David, King Saul.
1229	22:1	gzu9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This metonym means “out of the power of.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1230	22:2	t5y8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This metaphor shows a progression from a part, “rock,” to the whole, “fortress.” A fortress is built of many large rocks. This means Yahweh has the strength to protect his people from harm. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1231	22:3	e7pg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1232	22:3	h8pd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	All of these metaphors are symbols of God’s strength and power. They emphasize God’s ability to protect and save his people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1233	22:4	v4up		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “who is worthy to receive praise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1234	22:4	p1jc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he will save me from my enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1235	22:5	fm3w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1236	22:5	xvj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares the wicked men who wanted to kill him to flood waters that are about to drown him. These sentences have similar meanings and are used for emphasis. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1237	22:5	p6bv				0	This is a picture of fast-flowing flood waters that destroy everything in their path.
1238	22:6	d6ka		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David speaks about death and Sheol as if they are people who are trying to trap him as a hunter traps an animal. These phrases have similar meanings and are used for emphasis. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1239	22:7	iv59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1240	22:7	m7xw				0	“In my great trouble”
1241	22:7	dv16				0	David is referring to the heavenly temple where Yahweh dwells. The earthly temple has not yet been built.
1242	22:7	v2zx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “his ears” refers to Yahweh and his hearing of David’s call for help. Alternate translation: “he heard my prayer for help” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1243	22:7	w8ts		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David speaks of Yahweh as if he had ears. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1244	22:8	by1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1245	22:8	ai6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This is Yahweh’s response to David’s cry for help from his enemies (1 Samuel 22:7). David uses the imagery of the earth shaking to emphasize Yahweh’s terrible anger. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1246	22:8	gxt8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	David speaks of the two extremes to include everything in creation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1247	22:8	x6xl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because God’s anger shook them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1248	22:9	qf19		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This is Yahweh’s response to David’s cry for help from his enemies (1 Samuel 22:7). David uses the imagery of fire coming from Yahweh to emphasize Yahweh’s terrible anger. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1249	22:9	c8xq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David speaks of Yahweh as if he had these humans parts. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1250	22:9	cq54		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here Yahweh’s anger is compared to fire, which causes coals to ignite and burn. Alternate translation: “The flame from his mouth set coals on fire” or “He also sent burning coals from his mouth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1251	22:10	e2j2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1252	22:10	f5ym		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David describes Yahweh’s way of saving David from his enemies as a storm cloud gathering over a place. This emphasizes God’s power and his anger. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1253	22:10	pg86		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David speaks of God as having feet like humans. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1254	22:11	r4l7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “He appeared on the wings of the wind” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1255	22:11	gmc9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This expression speaks of the wind as if it were a bird. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1256	22:12	mit5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David describes Yahweh’s way of saving David from his enemies as a storm cloud gathering over a place. This emphasizes God’s power and his anger. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1257	22:12	ee39		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here the darkness Yahweh creates is compared to a tent which hides him completely. Alternate translation: “He hid himself in the darkness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1258	22:13	x4bf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	David’s song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1259	22:13	t957				0	Possible meanings are (1) “Out of his bright light he sent burning coals” or (2) “From his brightness he sent lightning”
1260	22:13	g4lk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David continues describing Yahweh, whom he compares to a storm, coming to save him from his enemies. This emphasizes God’s power and anger towards David’s enemies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1261	22:14	d4ht		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David describes Yahweh doing these actions a person would do. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1262	22:15	h783		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	David describes Yahweh doing these actions a person would do. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1263	22:15	i235		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares the lightning from Yahweh’s storm to arrows that a soldier would use. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1264	22:15	rg2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David continues describing Yahweh, whom he compares to a storm, coming to save him from his enemies. This emphasizes God’s power and anger towards David’s enemies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1265	22:16	hl1s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	This continues David’s song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1266	22:16	za11		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	When Yahweh shouted in his attack against David’s enemies, it is compared to his power to create upheaval in the deepest parts of the ocean and the earth. This shows his great power and fierce anger. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1267	22:16	dcq2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This means that the sea water moved and the ocean floor was visible. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People could see the channels of the sea” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1268	22:16	it2c				0	the deepest part of the sea, from which the Hebrews believed was where the water in the sea came
1269	22:16	kcr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	David compares Yahweh’s anger to turbulent movements of the ground. “This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh’s rebuke, the breath of his nostrils, laid bare the foundations of the world” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1270	22:17	a1rh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	This continues David’s song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1271	22:17	kw87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares his enemies to a flood that threatens to drown him. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1272	22:18	lg3q				0	David’s enemies were overwhelming. He praises God for delivering him from all his enemies.
1273	22:19	p8zw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	This continues David’s song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1274	22:19	zv1u				0	“My enemies fought against me when I was in great trouble”
1275	22:19	nty3				0	“the time of my distress”
1276	22:19	v9h4				0	“but Yahweh supported me” or “but Yahweh helped me”
1277	22:20	yh2u				0	This refers to a place where there was no danger and his enemies could not trap him.
1278	22:21	en85		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “cleanness of my hands” means the same as “righteousness.” Alternate translation: “because I obey his commands” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1279	22:22	ui5d				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1280	22:22	s787				0	Here “the ways of Yahweh” refers to how Yahweh wants his people to act. This means David has done what Yahweh commands.
1281	22:23	ze3e				0	This means David constantly reads and thinks about God’s decrees.
1282	22:24	fv6x				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1283	22:24	j1e5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	This refers to choosing not to sin against Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1284	22:25	qdu9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	Here “my cleanness” means the same as “my righteousness.” Alternate translation: “because he knows that I have done what he commands” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1285	22:26	s5yt				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1286	22:27	b64p				0	Here “perverse” means to be cunning or crafty, and “twisted” means to turn away from what is good and right. This means God is wise in how he deals with wicked people.
1287	22:28	p62n				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1288	22:28	yma2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification		0	Here the metonym “your eyes” refers to what Yahweh sees. This means Yahweh watches the proud person. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1289	22:28	b16y				0	“you destroy their pride”
1290	22:29	h2zr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	This metaphor compares Yahweh to a lamp, which means he gives David light and helps him to see when things seem hopeless. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1291	22:30	i7gq				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1292	22:30	l2yd				0	Here “barricade” may refer to a group of soldiers or to a stone wall. Either way it means God enables David to defeat his enemies.
1293	22:30	ul6k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole		0	David is exaggerating to emphasize Yahweh’s help. Alternate translation: “I can climb over the wall that surrounds their city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1294	22:31	gj1g				0	“Everything Yahweh says is true”
1295	22:31	udr8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The metaphor “a shield” emphasizes God’s power to protect his people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1296	22:32	ydz2				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1297	22:32	p5ua		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses this question to emphasize that there is no God apart from Yahweh. These may be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “Yahweh alone is God. Our God alone is a rock.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1298	22:32	d37f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares Yahweh to a rock to emphasize his strength and ability to protect his people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1299	22:33	c5tv				0	Yahweh keeps the blameless person safe and removes anything that may harm him.
1300	22:34	b4kp				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1301	22:34	wm3b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here David’s feet are compared to those of a deer using exaggeration. Yahweh gives David the strength to move quickly and provides secure places for protection and rest. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
1302	22:35	n5gz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Both of these refer to David. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1303	22:35	p7ie				0	Only a very strong man could use a bow made from metal.
1304	22:36	ks2j				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1305	22:36	ly9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares Yahweh’s power to save him to a shield that protects a soldier from his enemy. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1306	22:36	ae4t				0	God answered David’s prayers and granted him blessings and success over his enemies.
1307	22:37	p573		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	Yahweh has put David in a safe place where his enemies cannot trap him. Here he refers to himself by his “feet” to emphasize his ability to stand securely. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1308	22:38	y311				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1309	22:38	w4kt				0	“chased my enemies”
1310	22:39	ax1n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here David compares himself to a wild animal. Alternate translation: “I completely destroyed them like a wild animal devouring its prey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1311	22:39	e2qk		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “feet” refers to the power and control of victory over his enemies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1312	22:40	u95h				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1313	22:40	k5cg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here the strength that Yahweh gives is compared to a belt for battle that allowed David to do mighty things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1314	22:40	ea24				0	“you helped me defeat those who fought against me”
1315	22:41	p97v				0	Possible meanings are (1) David seeing the backs of the enemy as they run away or (2) David putting his foot on the back of his enemy’s neck after he defeats him.
1316	22:41	ip4h				0	“I completely destroyed”
1317	22:42	a9ti				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1318	22:42	h32w				0	“My enemies cried”
1319	22:42	c9qg				0	The time for Yahweh’s judgment had come upon them.
1320	22:43	fum1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	This means that David completely destroyed his enemies. These two phrases “like dust on the ground” and “like mud on the streets” have a similar meaning and are used for emphasis. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1321	22:44	ei29				0	David continues his song to Yahweh.
1322	22:44	th42				0	This refers to those among the Israelites who rebelled against King David.
1323	22:44	tjl8				0	“You placed me as ruler over the nations.” Here “nations” refers to other nations besides Israel.
1324	22:44	p5i2				0	“A foreign people”
1325	22:45	t5y6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Foreigners bowed down to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1326	22:47	u5bd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These sentences have similar meaning and are used for emphasis. These may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “May everyone praise my rock. May everyone exalt God” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1327	22:47	xr9u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	David compares Yahweh to a rock to emphasize his power to protect his people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1328	22:48	z1qb				0	“the one who puts the people of other nations under my rule”
1329	22:49	iu4b				0	“you saved me from my enemies and gave me honor”
1330	22:49	e1y3				0	“from those who want to harm me”
1331	22:50	r7zu				0	David concludes his song to Yahweh.
1332	22:50	qk4d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “name” refers to Yahweh’s reputation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1333	22:51	fz6y				0	Here David may be referring to the promises Yahweh made in 2 Samuel 7:8
1334	23:intro	abcn				0	2 Samuel 23 General Notes Structure and formatting Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetry in 23:2-7. 2 Samuel 23:8-39 is a list of the famous people in David’s army along with some of the special deeds some of them did. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]]) Special concepts in this chapter Everlasting covenant This is a reference to the covenant God previously made with David. (See: 2 Samuel 7, [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]] and [[rc:///tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]).
1335	23:1	jk1i				0	This marks the beginning of a new section of the book.
1336	23:1	lw9i				0	This refers to what David will say in 2 Samuel 23:2-7.
1337	23:1	hvt1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the man whom the God of Jacob highly honored and anointed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1338	23:1	y2lz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	Anointing was done by pouring oil on a person’s head. This was done to choose who would serve God as king or priest. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1339	23:1	khe9				0	This is a person who writes psalms or songs.
1340	23:2	ey25				0	by David
1341	23:2	r3yy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “on my tongue” is a metonym for David speaking. Alternate translation: “he gave me a message to speak” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1342	23:3	il6g				0	This continues David’s last words.
1343	23:3	c9yd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	Here the “God of Israel” is the same as the “Rock of Israel.” The two phrases say essentially the same thing. David compares God to a rock to emphasize his power to protect his people. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1344	23:3	w218		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These two sentences both say that the king will respect God and do what God wants him to do. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1345	23:3	a7ac				0	“respecting God”
1346	23:4	er3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here God is comparing the king to the morning light and sunshine after the rain. These are all ways of saying this king would be a delight to God and a blessing for the people. These two phrases have a similar meaning and are used for emphasis. Alternate translation: “He will be a delight to all” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1347	23:5	rp1i				0	This continues David’s last words.
1348	23:5	hef3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	Here David is saying that he agrees with God. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “My family is indeed like this before God!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1349	23:5	n1tt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David acknowledges that God has made a covenant with him. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “He has indeed made … way.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1350	23:5	gq5b				0	This means God’s covenant is properly organized and will not change so David’s family can trust it.
1351	23:5	r8xz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David believes that God will always help him and cause him to prosper. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “He increases my salvation and gives me my every desire.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1352	23:6	abg3				0	This concludes David’s last words.
1353	23:6	ic15		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile		0	Here the wicked person is compared to useless thorns. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But the wicked person is worthless and dangerous like thorns we throw away” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1354	23:6	dgn8				0	“because no one can pick them up with his hands without the thorns hurting him”
1355	23:7	api5				0	“Where thorns are found, that is where they must be burned.” This means God will destroy wicked people.
1356	23:8	ck79		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. Other versions read Josheb Basshebeth, Jashobeam, Ishbaal, or Ishbosheth because various ancient copies have these variations. Translators may choose to say this in a footnote to their translation (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1357	23:8	pka9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a people group. Alternate translation: “son of Hachmon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1358	23:8	vbh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“800” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1359	23:9	lp1n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This continues the list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1360	23:10	lw96		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	This means that the army returned after Eleazar returned from battle. Alternate translation: “The Israeli army returned to the battle field after Eleazer had already won the battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1361	23:10	jab4				0	“only to take what they wanted from the dead bodies of the enemies”
1362	23:11	pm7m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This continues the list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1363	23:11	kv12				0	“a field where someone had planted lentils”
1364	23:11	t6zi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown		0	a flat seed, eaten like beans (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1365	23:11	dqs9				0	“the Israelite army ran away”
1366	23:13	jyy8				0	These are not the same three soldiers mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:8-12.
1367	23:13	de7l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“the 30” or “the thirty bravest Israelite soldiers.” The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1368	23:13	y5db		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	“cave near the town of Adullam.” Adullam is near Bethlehem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1369	23:13	w9u8				0	This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in 2 Samuel 5:18.
1370	23:14	f68v				0	“in his protected place”
1371	23:14	pej4				0	“some Philistines soldiers were controlling the village of Bethlehem”
1372	23:16	r8yf				0	“fought their way through the enemy army”
1373	23:17	nz91		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David compares the water to blood because the men risked their lives to bring the water to him. He uses a question to emphasize this. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Drinking this water would be like drinking the blood of those men who have risked their lives to bring it to me.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1374	23:18	jjf7				0	These are the names of men. Translate them as in 2 Samuel 2:18.
1375	23:18	xve2				0	This means Abishai was the leader of the three who went and got water for David.
1376	23:18	cs6f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“300 men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1377	23:18	gxa6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “People often mentioned him when they spoke about the three bravest men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1378	23:19	ir5c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	This question is used to emphasize how famous he was. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “He was even more famous than the three.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1379	23:19	gph9				0	This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah. Abishai was not as famous as these soldiers.
1380	23:20	l41w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1381	23:20	g72h				0	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 2 Samuel 8:18.
1382	23:20	vqy6				0	This is the name of a man.
1383	23:22	k95v				0	“did these mighty deeds”
1384	23:22	y87l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “people praise him like they praised the three mighty men” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1385	23:22	nbw7				0	This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah.
1386	23:23	b1df		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“He was more famous than the other 30 soldiers except for the three best soldiers” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1387	23:23	l8t2				0	a group of soldiers in charge of guarding David
1388	23:24	q89a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1389	23:24	h79d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“The 30 very famous soldiers” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1390	23:29	f94u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This continues the list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1391	23:33	en3j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This continues the list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1392	23:37	ud59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This concludes the list of David’s greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1393	23:39	t6d8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“there were 37 total” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1394	24:intro	abco				0	2 Samuel 24 General Notes Special concepts in this chapter Counting soldiers David ordered the leaders of his army to count how many men of fighting age there were. He was not supposed to do this because it showed he did not trust God. God was displeased and offered David three punishments. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
1395	24:1	c86d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	The word “ignite” means start a fire. Here Yahweh’s anger is compared to that of a fire. Alternate translation: “the anger of Yahweh started to burn like a fire” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1396	24:1	dq6l				0	“he caused David to oppose them”
1397	24:1	x6eq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit		0	In the law of Moses, God prohibited the kings of Israel from taking a census of fighting men. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1398	24:2	u7bz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	This phrase uses two place names Dan, in the far north, and Beersheba, in the far south, to represent the entire country. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1399	24:2	fu4s				0	This means to count all the men except those men who are either too young, too old, or physically unable to fight.
1400	24:3	qi23		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	This means “produce 100 more people for every one person there is now.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1401	24:4	b9zy				0	Joab and the other commanders of King David’s army were not able to convince David to not take a census.
1402	24:4	c8cv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche		0	This phrase represents the king’s command to them. Alternate translation: “what the king had commanded” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1403	24:5	h1bw				0	“Joab and the commanders of the army crossed”
1404	24:5	pt7b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This was a city on the northern edge of the Arnon River. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1405	24:5	zpx8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is a town in Gad. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1406	24:6	wc3c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This may refer to the town of Kadesh in the land of the Hittite people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1407	24:8	db36				0	“Joab and the commanders had gone”
1408	24:8	i1gd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“9 months and 20 days” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1409	24:9	qq68				0	“Then Joab told the king the total number of men ready for battle”
1410	24:9	b91x				0	This refers to the northern tribes of Israel.
1411	24:9	k78w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“eight hundred thousand … five hundred thousand” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1412	24:9	t1ix		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	This metonym refers to the men who were ready to fight in the army. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1413	24:9	e4ft				0	This refers to the southern tribe of Judah.
1414	24:10	cb8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The “heart” here is a metonym for David’s emotions and conscience. Alternate translation: “David felt guilty” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1415	24:10	bvb3				0	David refers to himself as “your servant.” This is a polite way to speak to someone with greater authority.
1416	24:11	h1gv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom		0	The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this idiom in 2 Samuel 7:4. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to the prophet Gad, David’s seer. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to the prophet Gad, David’s seer:” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1417	24:11	a4ac				0	This means Gad was the official prophet in the royal palace.
1418	24:14	q8an				0	“I am in terrible trouble”
1419	24:14	d6ux		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here “hands” refer to power or control. Alternate translation: “Let Yahweh and not people punish us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1420	24:15	jgc8				0	This is the time God decided he would stop the plague.
1421	24:15	s22f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“70,000” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
1422	24:15	gt1z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism		0	Here mentioning the city of Dan in the extreme north and the city Beersheba in the extreme south means the entire nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1423	24:16	tl5x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “hand” stands for the angel’s power. Alternate translation: “the angel was about to destroy the people in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1424	24:16	ap2v				0	This means that Yahweh stopped the evil that he was allowing the angel to do. Alternate translation: “Yahweh felt grieved about the harm”
1425	24:16	x95i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	The metonym “hand” stands for the angel’s power. Alternate translation: “Do not harm them any longer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1426	24:16	y4es		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names		0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1427	24:16	ug3p				0	A threshing floor was a hard, flat surface where edible grain was separated from chaff.
1428	24:17	c2r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism		0	These phrases mean the same thing and are combined for emphasis. Alternate translation: “I have sinned terribly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
1429	24:17	b9vn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion		0	David uses a question and compares the people to sheep to emphasize that they have done nothing wrong. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “These ordinary people have done nothing wrong.” (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1430	24:17	e2dt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “hand” refers to power. Alternate translation: “Please punish me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1431	24:20	q15a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction		0	He was showing deep respect and honor to the king. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
1432	24:21	r7k9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that Yahweh will remove this plague from the people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1433	24:22	bwm7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor		0	Here sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “what you think is good” or “what is good in your judgement” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1434	24:22	p54x				0	heavy boards used to separate grain from the rest of the wheat plant
1435	24:24	m1m6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives		0	This can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “I will only offer … something that I have paid for” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1436	24:24	w2n6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers		0	“50 shekels.” A shekel is 11 grams. (See: [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc:///ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
1437	24:25	xl51		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy		0	Here the metonym “land” stands for the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “on behalf of the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1438	24:25	lp9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive		0	This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “God confined the plague that had been on Israel” or “God took the plague away from Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])