(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])

## So the wall was finished ##

This passive clause can be translated as an active clause. AT: "We finished the wall" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## the twenty-fifth day ##

"the 25th day"

## the month Elul ##

This month was in the summer and early fall. It was the 6th month [or moon] of the Jewish calendar.

## fifty-two days ##

"52 days"

## they fell greatly in their own esteem ##

"they thought much less of themselves" or "they lost confidence."