872 B
872 B
Look now
This emphasizes what they will say. AT: "Listen" or "Pay attention to what we are about to tell you"
put sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads
This was a sign of surrender.
Is he still alive?
Ahab asks this question to express surprise. AT: "I am surprised that he is still alive!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
He is my brother
"My brother" here is a metaphor for somebody who is a good friend. AT: "He is like a brother to me" or "He is like family" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)