# Nun ... Jephunneh These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) # who were some of those sent This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "who were some of those whom Moses sent" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # tore their clothes Tearing one's clothes was a gesture indicating the person is very troubled and is mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])