19 lines
700 B
Markdown
19 lines
700 B
Markdown
## may letters be given to me ##
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This passive phrase expresses a servant speaking to a king. These letters would show that Nehemiah had the permission of the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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## governors ##
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These were Persian government administrators. Persia controlled all the territory from Persia to Egypt, including Judah.
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## beyond the River ##
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"beyond the Euphrates River" This was a largest river in the Near East.
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## the fortress next to the temple ##
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"the fortress belonging to the temple"
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## the good hand of God was on me ##
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This phrase conveys God's guidance and favor. AT: "God's favor was upon me." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) |