11 lines
703 B
Markdown
11 lines
703 B
Markdown
## turn aside ##
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AT: "halt" or "stop chasing"
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## Why should I strike you to the ground? ##
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AT: "I do not wish to kill you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
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## How then could I hold up my face to Joab, your brother? ##
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This rhetorical question continues to emphasize how much Abner does not want to fight and kill Asahel because it destroy Abner's relationship with Joab. AT:"I would not be able to maintain my friendship with your brother, Joab." or "If I come near your brother, Joab, he will have reason to kill me" or "I will be guilty and shamed before your brother, Joab." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) |