en_tn/2sa/23/01.md

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Now

This marks the beginning of a new section of the book.

these are the last words

This refers to what David will say in 23:2-7.

the man who was highly honored. The one anointed by the God of Jacob

AT: "the man whom the God of Jacob highly honored and anointed" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

anointed by the God of Jacob

Anointing was pouring oil on a person's head, choosing who would serve God as king or priest. (See: symbolic Action)

psalmist

This is a person who writes psalms or songs.

by me

David is speaking.

and his word was on my tongue

AT: "His Spirit gave me a message to speak" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)