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729 B
Markdown
13 lines
729 B
Markdown
King David continues to tell Solomon how to lead Israel.
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## shed the blood of war in peace ##
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AT: "murdered two men during a time of peace" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## on the belt around his waist and in the shoes on his feet ##
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Joab's belt (where his sword was attached) and his shoes (for marching) symbolize his military rank. These are stained with the blood of the men he murdered. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## do not let his gray head go down to the grave in peace ##
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The language here implies that Joab should die a violent death and not be allowed to grow old (See UDB). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) |