Testing_ABC_en_tn/en_tn_10-2SA.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	2SA	01	01	q125	translate-names		0	Ziklag	This is the name of a city in the southern part of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3	2SA	01	02	v6vv	translate-symaction		0	with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head	In this culture, tearing one's own clothes and putting dirt on one's head was an act of mourning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
4	2SA	01	02	js3t	translate-symaction		0	he lay facedown on the ground and prostrated himself	This was an act of showing submission to David, who was now the king of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5	2SA	01	06	uks7			0	By chance I happened to be	This statement emphasizes that the man did not plan to meet Saul.
6	2SA	01	06	g386	figs-euphemism		0	Saul was leaning on his spear	Possible meanings are 1) Saul was weak and using the spear to support himself or 2) Saul was attempting to kill himself by falling on his own spear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
7	2SA	01	08	nvy8			0	I am an Amalekite	These are the same people David just finishing attacking in [2 Samuel 1:1](../01/01.md).
8	2SA	01	10	fh71			0	he would not live after he had fallen	he would die anyway
9	2SA	01	11	lzf2	translate-symaction		0	David tore his clothes ... the men with him did the same	David and his men tore their clothes as a sign of mourning for the death of King Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
10	2SA	01	12	v2al			0	Yahweh	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
11	2SA	01	13	tje8			0	Where are you from?	The man had already stated that he is an Amalekite in [2 Samuel 1:8](../01/08.md). David apparently asks the man to confirm this because of the serious judgment that David was going to pronounce on the man.
12	2SA	01	14	gdq9			0	Yahweh's anointed king	This refers to Saul.
13	2SA	01	17	k1zm			0	General Information:	David sings a song of mourning for Saul and Jonathan.
14	2SA	01	18	xw5d			0	Song of the Bow	This was the title of the song.
15	2SA	01	18	rz25	writing-background		0	which has been written in the Book of Jashar	This is background information added to tell the reader what happened to the song in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
16	2SA	01	20	as79	figs-parallelism		0	Do not tell it in Gath ... do not proclaim it in the streets of Ashkelon	These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated as part of the poetry of the song. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
17	2SA	01	20	new3			0	Gath ... Ashkelon	Gath and Ashkelon are two of the Philistines' major cities. The Philistines killed Saul and Jonathan.
18	2SA	01	20	m8lh	figs-parallelism		0	so that the daughters of the Philistines may not rejoice ... so that the daughters of the uncircumcised may not celebrate	These two phrases mean the same thing and are repeated as part of the poetry of the song. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
19	2SA	01	20	kk6n	figs-metonymy		0	the daughters of the uncircumcised	This phrase refers to people who do not follow Yahweh, such as the Philistines. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
20	2SA	01	21	k9a4			0	let there not be dew or rain on you	David curses the ground where King Saul died in the battle. This was out of reverence for Saul, who was God's anointed king.
21	2SA	01	22	i5nk	figs-parallelism		0	From the blood of those who have been killed, from the bodies of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul did not return empty	Saul and Jonathan are shown here to have been fierce and valiant warriors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
22	2SA	01	22	px2s	figs-personification		0	the sword of Saul did not return empty	Saul's sword is spoken of as if it were a living thing that could return on its own. Rather than return empty, it was carrying the blood of Saul's enemies that it killed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
23	2SA	01	23	k29g	figs-metaphor		0	They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.	Saul and Jonathan were spoken of as if they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
24	2SA	01	25	i3z2	figs-apostrophe		0	on your high places	David continues to address this part of the song to the mountains of Gilboa as he started in [2 Samuel 1:21](../01/21.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
25	2SA	02	01	lt47			0	After this	After David mourned the deaths of Saul and Jonathan in battle
26	2SA	02	04	jw8k	translate-symaction		0	anointed David king	In this symbolic act, they poured oil on David's head to show that he was selected to be the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
27	2SA	02	04	h1l8	translate-names		0	Jabesh Gilead	This is the name of a town in the region of Gilead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
28	2SA	02	06	c5wi			0	General Information:	David speaks to the people of Jabesh Gilead.
29	2SA	02	06	jp9r			0	this thing	They buried Saul.
30	2SA	02	07	c3td	translate-symaction		0	anointed me king	In this symbolic act, they poured oil on David's head to show that he was selected to be the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
31	2SA	02	08	m5pw	translate-names		0	Ner ... Ishbosheth	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
32	2SA	02	08	i3ah	translate-names		0	Mahanaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
33	2SA	02	09	e9wt	translate-names		0	Gilead ... Jezreel	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
34	2SA	02	12	t3hi	translate-names		0	Abner ... Ner ... Ishbosheth ... Saul	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
35	2SA	02	13	n2wn	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
36	2SA	02	16	x416	translate-names		0	Helkath Hazzurim	This is a name given to remind people what happened there. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
37	2SA	02	18	smv9	translate-names		0	Zeruiah ... Joab ... Abishai ... Asahel	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
38	2SA	02	18	aak9			0	wild gazelle	This small, four-legged animal, with two long horns on its head, runs very fast.
39	2SA	02	19	mmf2	translate-names		0	Abner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
40	2SA	02	20	jd6r	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
41	2SA	02	21	we6k			0	Turn aside to your right or to your left ... turn aside	Stop chasing me ... stop chasing Abner
42	2SA	02	23	eb53	figs-explicit		0	the blunt end of his spear	This refers to the handle, which is not sharp or designed to pierce anything. It can be implied that Abner was only trying to stop Asahel from following him, and did not intend to kill him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
43	2SA	02	24	dk79	translate-names		0	Abishai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
44	2SA	02	24	ja3r	translate-names		0	hill of Ammah ... Giah	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
45	2SA	02	27	gze5	figs-hypo		0	if you had not said that ... pursued their brothers until the morning	This hypothetical statement tells what might have happened if Abner had not spoken wisely to Joab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
46	2SA	02	28	qt3n	figs-explicit		0	blew the trumpet	Trumpets were used to signal orders to the armies across great distances. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
47	2SA	02	29	g9ir	translate-names		0	Arabah ... Mahanaim	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
48	2SA	02	30	ju9l	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
49	2SA	02	32	e5xq			0	took up Asahel	carried Asahel's body with them
50	2SA	02	32	pzw9			0	the day dawned on them at Hebron	they arrived at Hebron by dawn the next morning
51	2SA	03	intro	ka39			0		# 2 Samuel 03 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter records the first attempt to end the civil war.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 3:33-34.<br><br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>David never wanted to hurt Saul's family. Isbosheth criticized Abner and Abner became angry. He decided to help David become king of all of Israel. Abner came and made a treaty with David. As he left, Joab arrived and told him he wanted to talk to him and he murdered Abner. David was very unhappy that Abner had been killed.<br>
52	2SA	03	01	sq7q	writing-background		0	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Samuel gives information about the war between David and the supporters of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
53	2SA	03	01	lag1	figs-metaphor		0	grew stronger and stronger	This metaphor means the number of people supporting David increased. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
54	2SA	03	01	dju3	figs-metaphor		0	grew weaker and weaker	This metaphor means the number of people supporting Saul's family decreased. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
55	2SA	03	02	q2r6	translate-names		0	Ahinoam	This is the name of a woman, a wife of David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
56	2SA	03	03	hxl2	translate-names		0	Abigail ... Maacah	These are women's names. They are the wives of David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
57	2SA	03	03	hy1j	translate-names		0	Kileab ... Nabal ... Talmai	These are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
58	2SA	03	04	m8yp	translate-numbers		0	fourth son ... fifth son	This is the numerical order of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
59	2SA	03	04	d5td	translate-names		0	Adonijah ... Shephatiah	These are the names of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
60	2SA	03	04	ai9y	translate-names		0	Haggith ... Abital	These are names of David's wives. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
61	2SA	03	05	nky8	translate-numbers		0	the sixth	This is the numerical order of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
62	2SA	03	05	n4tz	translate-names		0	Ithream	This is the name of one of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
63	2SA	03	05	ujk6	translate-names		0	Eglah	This is the name of one of David's wives. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
64	2SA	03	06	vrd9	writing-newevent		0	It came about	This introduces a new event in the story of the struggle between David's supporters and Saul's family. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
65	2SA	03	06	n8iu			0	house of Saul	This refers to Saul's family and supporters who assumed control of his estate after he died.
66	2SA	03	06	fu4e			0	house of David	This refers to the supporters of David.
67	2SA	03	07	wnw6	translate-names		0	Rizpah ... Aiah	These are names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
68	2SA	03	07	nvs7	translate-names		0	Ishbosheth	This is a male name, a son of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
69	2SA	03	10	m8b2	figs-metonymy		0	throne of David	This phrase refers to the authority of David as king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
70	2SA	03	13	mks3	translate-names		0	Michal	This is the name of a daughter of Saul. She was David's first wife. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
71	2SA	03	15	ch63	figs-explicit		0	took her from her husband	Paltiel was Michal's second husband. Saul gave her to him after David fled from Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
72	2SA	03	15	z1ti	translate-names		0	Paltiel ... Laish	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
73	2SA	03	16	uhj7	translate-names		0	Bahurim	This is the name of a village. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
74	2SA	03	18	js5z			0	Now do it	So now make David your king
75	2SA	03	19	qv92	figs-metonymy		0	the people of Benjamin ... the whole house of Benjamin	Both of these statements refer to the descendants of Benjamin, who were one of the tribes of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
76	2SA	03	20	bp1a	translate-numbers		0	twenty of his men	The number of men who came with Abner. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
77	2SA	03	21	ej77			0	So David sent Abner away	They parted as friends. David was not angry with Abner.
78	2SA	03	22	x15t			0	plunder	These are items taken from the enemy.
79	2SA	03	22	c54e			0	Abner was not with David in Hebron	Abner had already left to return home.
80	2SA	03	23	e26m			0	they told Joab	someone told Joab
81	2SA	03	23	d2r8	translate-names		0	Ner	This is a man's name. He is the grandfather of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
82	2SA	03	27	w3m9			0	the middle of the gate	This refers to one of the gates in the city wall at Hebron. As the UST implies, city gates were constructed as part of buildings set into the city walls. Inside the passageway were doors leading to side rooms, where guests could be received and business and judicial proceedings could be conducted. It was probably in one of these rooms that Joab murdered Abner.
83	2SA	03	27	fbb9	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a male person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
84	2SA	03	28	kq45	translate-names		0	Ner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
85	2SA	03	29	wgz1			0	goes without food	is hungry
86	2SA	03	30	x1zu	translate-names		0	Abishai ... Asahel	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
87	2SA	03	31	g9pr	translate-symaction		0	Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth	These were symbolic actions to demonstrate their grief and sadness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
88	2SA	03	37	ax2q	translate-names		0	Ner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
89	2SA	03	39	e6ux	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
90	2SA	04	01	jmf8	translate-names		0	Ishbosheth	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
91	2SA	04	02	zhe1	translate-names		0	Baanah ... Recab ... Rimmon	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
92	2SA	04	02	uag2	writing-participants		0	Now Saul's son had two men	This introduces the men Baanah and Rechab into the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
93	2SA	04	02	d6gi	writing-background		0	for Beeroth is also considered part of Benjamin	Here the author begins to provide background information about Beeroth for the reader. The area of Beeroth was part of the land that belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
94	2SA	04	02	c93q	translate-names		0	Beeroth	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
95	2SA	04	03	uyh4	writing-background		0	and the Beerothites fled to Gittaim and have been living there until this very time	Here the author finishes providing background information about Beeroth for the reader. The area of Beeroth was part of the land that belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
96	2SA	04	03	qq9m	translate-names		0	Gittaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
97	2SA	04	04	th4j	writing-background		0	General Information:	This verse pauses the main story to provide background information about Mephibosheth, a descendent of Saul through Jonathan instead of through Ishbosheth. Mephibosheth will become an important character later in the book. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
98	2SA	04	04	as76	translate-numbers		0	five years old	This was the age of Jonathan's son at the time of his father's death. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
99	2SA	04	04	d8qr			0	the news about Saul and Jonathan	This refers to the news about their death.
100	2SA	04	04	zj2w			0	nurse	This is a woman or girl who is hired to care for young children.
101	2SA	04	04	hwu8			0	became lame	This explains how Mephibosheth was injured so he was unable to walk.
102	2SA	04	04	xl1z	translate-names		0	Mephibosheth	This is the name of Jonathan's young son, the grandson of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
103	2SA	04	05	rr92			0	General Information:	The story returns to the actions of Rechab and Baanah who were introduced in [2 Samuel 4:2](./02.md).
104	2SA	04	05	f4qv			0	the heat of the day	the middle of the day, the part of the day when it is the hottest
105	2SA	04	06	g8pb			0	sifting wheat	cleaning chaff from wheat
106	2SA	04	12	b1ep	translate-symaction		0	cut off their hands and feet and hung them up	These were symbolic actions to show contempt for the men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
107	2SA	05	intro	jv2a			0		# 2 Samuel 05 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>This records the beginning of the kingdom's expansion.<br><br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>##### David conquers Jerusalem<br>David brought the combined army to Jerusalem and conquered it by going in through the water shaft. He enlarged the city and strengthened the defenses, and made it his capital. Jerusalem is an important place in the plans of God.<br><br>##### David consulting God<br>David always consulted God before fighting a battle. The Philistines invaded Israel trying to capture David. David asked God if he should attack the Philistines, and God said yes; so he defeated them. They invaded again and God told him to attack them from the rear and he defeated them again.<br>
108	2SA	05	02	h5dx	writing-background		0	In the recent past	This is historical information. Saul had been their king before David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
109	2SA	05	02	fr5e	figs-parallelism		0	You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become ruler over Israel	These two clauses mean basically the same thing and emphasize that Yahweh had chosen David to be king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
110	2SA	05	06	w24t			0	General Information:	David and the army of Israel attack Jerusalem.
111	2SA	05	08	z3vc	figs-metonymy		0	The 'blind and the lame'	Possible meanings are 1) this refers to people who are truly lame and blind or 2) this is a metonym that speaks about the Jebusites inside the city of Jerusalem as if they were all weak and handicapped. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
112	2SA	05	11	m9gy	translate-names		0	Hiram	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
113	2SA	05	11	fv7z			0	carpenters	those who work with wood
114	2SA	05	11	s2rm			0	masons	those who work with stone or brick
115	2SA	05	14	fcd9	translate-names		0	Shammua ... Shobab ... Nathan ... Solomon	These are the names of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
116	2SA	05	15	t2yz	translate-names		0	Ibhar ... Elishua ... Nepheg ... Japhia	These are the names of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
117	2SA	05	16	xzm3	translate-names		0	Elishama ... Eliada ... Eliphelet	These are the names of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
118	2SA	05	18	f39y	translate-names		0	Valley of Rephaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
119	2SA	05	20	sm5p	translate-names		0	Baal Perazim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
120	2SA	05	22	u2gr	translate-names		0	Valley of Rephaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
121	2SA	05	24	vp29	figs-123person		0	When you hear ... Yahweh will have gone out before you to attack the army of the Philistines	This is the continuation of Yahweh's instruction to David that began in [2 Samuel 5:23](../05/23.md). Yahweh here speaks of himself in the third person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
122	2SA	05	25	z8t1	translate-names		0	Geba ... Gezer	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
123	2SA	06	01	prk3			0	Now	This word marks a new part of the story.
124	2SA	06	01	dz26	figs-metonymy		0	all the chosen men of Israel	This metonym represents the army of the nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
125	2SA	06	02	vy3h			0	to bring up from there the ark of God	Jerusalem was higher than almost any other place in Israel, so it was normal for Israelites to speak of going up to Jerusalem and going down from it.
126	2SA	06	02	t6ln	translate-names		0	Baalah	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
127	2SA	06	02	pkw6			0	which is called by the name of Yahweh of hosts	Yahweh's name was written on the ark.
128	2SA	06	02	ae72			0	enthroned	to sit on a throne
129	2SA	06	03	y6lf			0	General Information:	David and the army of the nation of Israel move the ark of the covenant.
130	2SA	06	03	b2eb	translate-names		0	Abinadab ... Uzzah ... Ahio	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
131	2SA	06	05	g4xk	translate-unknown		0	tambourines	A tambourine is a musical instrument like the head of a drum with pieces of metal around the side that sound when the instrument is shaken or hit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
132	2SA	06	05	tc14	translate-unknown		0	rattles	musical instruments with many small, hard objects inside a hard shell, making rhythmic noise when shaken (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
133	2SA	06	05	d3bq	translate-unknown		0	cymbals	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
134	2SA	06	06	ju6g	translate-names		0	Nakon	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
135	2SA	06	07	b8dy	figs-explicit		0	for his sin	It was a sin for Uzzah to touch the ark because Yahweh had commanded that no one should touch the ark. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
136	2SA	06	08	tqy3			0	to this day	This means to the time when this was being written, not to the present time in the twenty-first century.
137	2SA	06	10	qjd6	translate-names		0	Obed Edom the Gittite	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
138	2SA	06	12	kg8i			0	Now	This word starts a new part of the story.
139	2SA	06	14	m97q			0	David danced before Yahweh with all his might	Dancing here is a form of joyfully worshiping Yahweh.
140	2SA	06	14	ubu5			0	linen	a cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
141	2SA	06	16	jz44			0	Michal	Michal was the daughter of King Saul and also David's first wife. See how you translated this name in [2 Samuel 3:13](../03/13.md).
142	2SA	06	16	b6w2			0	before Yahweh	to Yahweh
143	2SA	06	19	m8cs			0	cake of raisins	a baked sweet bread made with dried grapes
144	2SA	06	20	jd22	figs-irony		0	How honored the king of Israel was today	This is an ironic statement. Michal means the opposite of what she said, and she does not believe David acted honorably. Michal speaks disrespectfully to King David about his dancing attire and behavior. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
145	2SA	06	20	b7au			0	crude fellows	Michal is comparing David to vulgar and foolish men.
146	2SA	06	22	run9	figs-irony		0	I will be even more undignified than this	David is being ironic and means the opposite of what he said. He does not believe what he did was actually undignified or that his actions in the future will be undignified. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
147	2SA	06	23	cjq6			0	had no children to the day of her death	was never able to bear any children
148	2SA	07	intro	c6fb			0		# 2 Samuel 07 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the finishing of a small interruption about the house of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/houseofgod]])<br><br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>David wanted to honor God by building him a temple. God told David that he would not build it, but his son would build it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br><br>##### Covenant of David<br>God made a covenant with David that was not conditioned upon anything David or his descendants did. God promised that one of David's descendants would rule Israel forever. Because Israel would not have a king in the future, this promise did not begin at this time. The descendant, who would rule forever, is Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]])<br>
149	2SA	07	01	cu7z	writing-newevent		0	It happened	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
150	2SA	07	05	ebh5			0	Go and tell David my servant, 'This is what Yahweh says: Will you build me a house in which to live?	This is the beginning of a quotation that contains quotations within it.
151	2SA	07	07	vnx2	figs-metaphor		0	whom I appointed to shepherd my people Israel	Those who are leaders of the people of Israel are spoken of as if they were shepherds and the people were sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
152	2SA	07	08	k8e3			0	General Information:	Yahweh describes his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
153	2SA	07	08	fe6g			0	tell my servant David	Yahweh is still telling the prophet Nathan what he should tell David.
154	2SA	07	09	pbz4	figs-metaphor		0	I have cut off all your enemies	Yahweh destroying David's enemies is spoken of as if Yahweh cut them off, as one would cut a piece of cloth or cut a branch from a tree. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
155	2SA	07	10	l6jj			0	General Information:	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
156	2SA	07	10	k1yc			0	I will appoint a place	I will choose a place
157	2SA	07	10	etx1	figs-metaphor		0	will plant them there	Yahweh causing the people to live in the land permanently and securely is spoken of as if he would plant them in the land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
158	2SA	07	11	wxh3			0	from the days	from the time
159	2SA	07	12	ap2z			0	General Information:	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
160	2SA	07	12	bvq2	figs-parallelism		0	When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers	These two phrases have similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. They both are polite ways to refer to death and dying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
161	2SA	07	12	zh5i	figs-metaphor		0	I will raise up a descendant after you	Yahweh appointing David's descendant is spoken of as if Yahweh would raise or lift him up. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
162	2SA	07	12	n1u2	figs-idiom		0	one who will come out from your body	This is an idiom that means the person will be David's descendant. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
163	2SA	07	15	hg5v			0	General Information:	Yahweh finishes describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
164	2SA	07	16	t2rk	figs-parallelism		0	Your house and kingdom will be confirmed forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.	These two sentences have similar meanings and emphasize that David's dynasty will last forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
165	2SA	07	17	m93t			0	he told him about the entire vision	he told him about everything Yahweh revealed to him
166	2SA	07	21	d51g			0	For your word's sake	Because of what you promised to do
167	2SA	07	21	wy8w			0	to fulfill your own purpose	to accomplish what you planned to do
168	2SA	07	24	hmw1			0	General Information:	David continues to talk to Yahweh.
169	2SA	07	28	pvq1			0	your words are trustworthy	I trust what you say
170	2SA	08	intro	hc4j			0		# 2 Samuel 08 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter returns to the theme of the expansion of David's kingdom.<br><br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>##### God enabled victory<br>God enabled David to conquer all the surrounding nations. Much of the loot and tribute David received, he saved for the temple that his son would build.<br>
171	2SA	08	03	y7af	translate-names		0	Hadadezer ... Rehob	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
172	2SA	08	03	met2	translate-names		0	Zobah	This is the name of a region in Aram. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
173	2SA	08	04	cc6y			0	David hamstrung	This is a practice where the tendons in the backs of the legs are cut so that the horses cannot run.
174	2SA	08	06	ph45			0	put garrisons in Aram	ordered large groups of his soldiers to remain in Aram
175	2SA	08	08	nu2q	translate-names		0	Tebah and Berothai	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
176	2SA	08	09	t4en	translate-names		0	Tou	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
177	2SA	08	09	le1q	translate-names		0	Hamath	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
178	2SA	08	10	yiq3	translate-names		0	Tou ... Hadoram	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
179	2SA	08	12	cjj3			0	and Amalek	and the Amalekites
180	2SA	08	12	d7vv			0	the plundered goods	These are the valuable items that soldiers take from the people they defeated.
181	2SA	08	12	z5x6			0	Hadadezer son of Rehob, the king of Zobah	See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 8:3](../08/03.md).
182	2SA	08	13	c9s7	translate-names		0	Valley of Salt	This is the name of a place. Its exact location is unknown. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
183	2SA	08	14	gc6u			0	He placed garrisons throughout all of Edom	He ordered groups of his soldiers to remain in areas throughout all of Edom
184	2SA	08	16	r8xj			0	Joab ... Zeruiah	See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md).
185	2SA	08	16	nig1	translate-names		0	Ahilud	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
186	2SA	08	17	k3p5	translate-names		0	Ahitub ... Ahimelech ... Seraiah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
187	2SA	08	18	gm1f	translate-names		0	Benaiah ... Jehoiada	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
188	2SA	08	18	xxs8	translate-names		0	Kerethites ... Pelethites	These are names of people-groups. These people were David's bodyguards. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
189	2SA	09	01	t1g1			0	for Jonathan's sake	because of my love for Jonathan
190	2SA	09	01	cy22			0	Jonathan's sake	Jonathan was Saul's son and David's best friend.
191	2SA	09	02	id7a	translate-names		0	Ziba	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
192	2SA	09	04	ee6a	translate-names		0	Machir ... Ammiel	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
193	2SA	09	04	st1r	translate-names		0	Lo Debar	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
194	2SA	09	05	tj7u	figs-ellipsis		0	King David sent	It is understood that David sent messengers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
195	2SA	09	06	fp3x			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
196	2SA	09	07	fe5j			0	for Jonathan your father's sake	because I loved your father, Jonathan
197	2SA	09	12	eu17	translate-names		0	Mika	This is the name of the son of Mephibosheth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
198	2SA	10	01	g3zs	translate-names		0	Hanun	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
199	2SA	10	02	k9r2	translate-names		0	Hanun ... Nahash	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
200	2SA	10	03	zys4			0	to spy	to secretly learn information about someone else
201	2SA	10	04	g9ma	figs-explicit		0	shaved off half their beards	This act was meant as an insult to humiliate the men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
202	2SA	10	05	v21l	figs-ellipsis		0	then return	It is understood that they should return to Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
203	2SA	10	06	t6tc	translate-names		0	Beth Rehob ... Zobah ... Maacah ... Tob	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
204	2SA	10	09	p5qe			0	General Information:	The battle with the Arameans and Ammon continues.
205	2SA	10	10	ka2a			0	The rest of his people he put into the hand of Abishai his brother	He put Abishai his brother in charge of the rest of the army
206	2SA	10	11	i9k3			0	General Information:	Joab gets the army ready for battle.
207	2SA	10	14	v8x9			0	went back to Jerusalem	returned to Jerusalem
208	2SA	10	16	yd3i	translate-names		0	Hadarezer ... Shobak	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
209	2SA	10	16	sle1			0	from beyond the Euphrates River	This means the east side of the Euphrates River.
210	2SA	10	16	rhn4	translate-names		0	Helam	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
211	2SA	10	17	ism8			0	Helam	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 10:16](../10/16.md).
212	2SA	10	18	s2lg			0	Shobak	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 10:16](../10/16.md).
213	2SA	10	19	s2mk			0	Hadarezer	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 10:16](../10/16.md).
214	2SA	11	01	jf4r			0	at the time	at the time of year
215	2SA	11	01	qac9			0	the army of Ammon	the Ammonite army
216	2SA	11	01	myy2	translate-names		0	Rabbah	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
217	2SA	11	04	qka3	figs-euphemism		0	he lay with her	This is a polite way of saying that he had sexual relations with her. You may need to use a different euphemism in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
218	2SA	11	04	n2gg			0	menstruation	the time when a woman bleeds from her womb
219	2SA	11	13	a9yz			0	he ate and drank before him	Uriah ate and drank with David
220	2SA	11	15	r9ph			0	very front of the most intense battle	very front of the battle line where the fighting is the worst
221	2SA	11	15	z3us			0	withdraw from him	command the soldiers to back away from him
222	2SA	11	15	sac7			0	he may be hit and killed	he may be wounded and killed
223	2SA	11	21	h97r	translate-names		0	Abimelech son of Jerub-Besheth	This is the name of a man. His father is also know by the name Gideon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
224	2SA	11	21	zx1s			0	millstone	a heavy stone that would roll, used to crush grain for making bread
225	2SA	11	21	g9p7			0	from the wall	from the top of the city wall
226	2SA	11	21	q6dz	translate-names		0	Thebez	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
227	2SA	11	23	ax3f			0	the gate	the city gate
228	2SA	11	24	jnl2			0	their shooters shot	their shooters shot arrows
229	2SA	11	25	mk7a			0	Make your battle even stronger	Fight even stronger
230	2SA	11	27	d34z			0	sorrow	a deep feeling of sadness caused by suffering, disappointment or misfortune
231	2SA	12	03	jfa8			0	ewe lamb	a female lamb
232	2SA	12	04	vv6b			0	ewe lamb	a young, female sheep
233	2SA	12	05	v4ka			0	he raged to Nathan	This means that David spoke angrily to Nathan.
234	2SA	12	06	l1te			0	pity	to feel sadness and love for someone who is suffering or hurt or not loved
235	2SA	12	08	sr3v			0	if that had been too little	if I had not given you enough
236	2SA	12	12	cy92			0	committed your sin	sinned
237	2SA	12	14	m7z5			0	despised	to strongly dislike or hate someone or something
238	2SA	12	16	t71m			0	implored	to beg or pray with strong desire
239	2SA	12	17	dyf7			0	to raise him up from the floor	and urged him to get up from the floor
240	2SA	12	18	cbe1			0	It came about	It happened
241	2SA	12	19	s1tv			0	were whispering together	were speaking very quietly to each other
242	2SA	12	19	mh6l			0	David perceived	David understood
243	2SA	12	20	aa4t			0	David arose	David got up
244	2SA	12	21	nx6q			0	General Information:	These verses contain rhetorical questions that emphasize that David realizes that Yahweh has allowed this to happen.
245	2SA	12	25	rd3r	translate-names		0	Jedidiah	This is another name for David's son Solomon, which Yahweh chose for him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
246	2SA	12	27	ip2q			0	So Joab sent messengers to David and said	So Joab sent messengers to David to say to him
247	2SA	12	30	t9em			0	a precious stone	a rare gemstone such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal
248	2SA	12	30	g4xl			0	plunder	valuable things taken from a defeated enemy
249	2SA	12	30	nq3u			0	large quantities	large amounts
250	2SA	12	31	ya1w			0	saws, iron picks, and axes	These are tools to cut wood or break up the ground.
251	2SA	12	31	tl3i			0	brick kilns	ovens where bricks are dried and hardened
252	2SA	13	01	tup1			0	half-sister	Amnon and Tamar shared the same father but not the same mother.
253	2SA	13	01	fj5k			0	full sister	Absalom and Tamar shared the same father and mother.
254	2SA	13	03	rz6p	translate-names		0	Jonadab son of Shimeah, David's brother	These are the names of men. Shimeah was David's brother. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
255	2SA	13	03	knc5			0	shrewd	crafty or deceptive
256	2SA	13	04	qef9			0	depressed	in an emotional state of extreme unhappiness
257	2SA	13	05	qen4			0	Jonadab	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 13:3](../13/03.md).
258	2SA	13	06	n1c2			0	pretended to be sick	This means he gave a false appearance of being ill.
259	2SA	13	08	k69t			0	dough	a thick mixture of flour and liquid used for baking
260	2SA	13	08	di8s			0	kneaded	used her hands to mix the dough
261	2SA	13	12	fd8t			0	appalling	very shameful
262	2SA	13	13	dwl7			0	General Information:	Tamar continues to talk to Amnon.
263	2SA	13	20	m1az			0	So Tamar remained alone	This means that she did not marry.
264	2SA	13	22	j3li			0	said nothing	did not speak
265	2SA	13	23	qef5			0	shearers	These are people who cut the wool from sheep.
266	2SA	13	23	am6l	translate-names		0	Baal Hazor	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
267	2SA	13	24	uq3x			0	has sheep shearers	It was customary for people in Israel to have a party after they had sheared their sheep.
268	2SA	13	26	b7e9			0	please let my brother Amnon go with us	The oldest son could often represent his father in Israelite culture. Amnon was David's oldest son.
269	2SA	13	26	ep6f			0	Why should Amnon go with you?	David knew that Amnon was not Absalom's friend.
270	2SA	13	29	jr7q			0	every man	This refers to the king's sons who left the celebration.
271	2SA	13	30	x2s3			0	on the road	travelling along the road
272	2SA	13	31	l6aw			0	Then the king arose	Then the king stood up
273	2SA	13	32	a6vi			0	Jonadab ... Shimeah	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 13:3](../13/03.md).
274	2SA	13	32	dsh2			0	Let not my master believe	My master, do not believe
275	2SA	13	32	a8f7	figs-euphemism		0	Amnon violated his sister	This is a polite way of saying that Amnon raped his sister. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
276	2SA	13	33	qjg1			0	let not my master the king	my master the king, do not
277	2SA	13	36	r5i8	writing-newevent		0	So it came about	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
278	2SA	13	37	dqp1	translate-names		0	Talmai ... Ammihud	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
279	2SA	13	37	wxs3			0	for his son	for his son Amnon
280	2SA	13	38	pbz9			0	where he was for three years	where he stayed for three years
281	2SA	14	01	c5gz			0	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells about a new person in the story.
282	2SA	14	01	zlp2			0	Zeruiah	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md).
283	2SA	14	01	nt9e			0	perceived	This means Joab discerned or understood what David was thinking.
284	2SA	14	02	t4f8	translate-names		0	Tekoa	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
285	2SA	14	06	ij2w			0	One struck the other	One of my sons hit the other son with something
286	2SA	14	07	jb47			0	the whole clan	my entire family
287	2SA	14	09	sev7			0	Tekoa	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in [2 Samuel 14:2](../14/02.md).
288	2SA	14	13	f3ci			0	his banished son	his son whom he banished
289	2SA	14	17	pn2s			0	the word of my master the king	the message of my master the king
290	2SA	14	20	yvt6			0	My master is wise	My master the king is wise
291	2SA	14	22	n6a2	translate-symaction		0	Joab lay facedown on the ground	Joab did this to honor the king and show his gratitude. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
292	2SA	14	22	x4g1			0	in that the king	because the king
293	2SA	14	22	gl13			0	the king has performed the request of his servant	you have done what I asked you to do
294	2SA	14	25	u9cd	writing-background		0	Now	This word marks a break in the main story line. This new section gives background information for the part of the story that follows. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
295	2SA	14	25	m4bk			0	handsomeness	good and pleasing appearance, especially of the face
296	2SA	14	26	a94i			0	the weight of the king's standard	The king had weights that determined the standard weight of the shekel and other weights and measurements.
297	2SA	14	32	wb3r			0	Look	Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important
298	2SA	14	33	lr12	figs-explicit		0	the king kissed Absalom	This implies that the king forgave and restored Absalom. The full meaning of this can be made clear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
299	2SA	15	01	m44b	writing-newevent		0	It came about	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
300	2SA	15	03	yts5	figs-doublet		0	good and right	These words have basically the same meaning and are used together to emphasize that his case is good. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
301	2SA	15	07	k1ju	writing-newevent		0	It came about	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
302	2SA	15	07	z9fc			0	and pay a vow that I have made to Yahweh in Hebron	to Hebron and there fulfill a vow that I have made to Yahweh
303	2SA	15	08	x8c1			0	For your servant	Here Absalom refers to himself this way to honor the king.
304	2SA	15	09	z24j			0	So Absalom arose	So Absalom left
305	2SA	15	10	yb9l			0	the sound of the trumpet	a trumpet being blown
306	2SA	15	11	j5ty			0	went in their innocence	went innocently
307	2SA	15	12	b237	translate-names		0	Ahithophel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
308	2SA	15	12	v7wx	translate-names		0	Giloh	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
309	2SA	15	14	s5ik	figs-idiom		0	bring down disaster	This means to cause disaster to happen. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
310	2SA	15	18	hx7p			0	Kerethites ... Pelethites	Translate the names of these people groups the same as you did in [2 Samuel 8:18](../08/18.md).
311	2SA	15	18	vht5			0	Gittites	Translate the name of this people group the same as you did in [2 Samuel 6:10](../06/10.md).
312	2SA	15	19	u5p9	translate-names		0	Ittai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
313	2SA	15	19	n5dh			0	Gittite	Translate the name of this people group the same as you did in [2 Samuel 6:10](../06/10.md).
314	2SA	15	21	q3e6			0	your servant	Ittai refers to himself this way to honor the king.
315	2SA	15	21	u8i6			0	whether that means living or dying	even if I get killed supporting you
316	2SA	15	23	qn5p	translate-names		0	Kidron Valley	This is the name of a place near Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
317	2SA	15	27	w3ii	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
318	2SA	15	27	k6y6			0	Abiathar	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 8:17](../08/17.md).
319	2SA	15	30	m59t			0	barefoot	wearing no shoes or sandals
320	2SA	15	31	e31r			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:11](../15/11.md).
321	2SA	15	31	a24n			0	conspirators	people who join together against someone else
322	2SA	15	32	bxf8	translate-names		0	Hushai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
323	2SA	15	32	fmi7	translate-names		0	Arkite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
324	2SA	15	35	rkm7	figs-hyperbole		0	whatever you hear	This is a generalization. It means all of the important and insightful things that he hears, not every single word he hears. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
325	2SA	15	36	yg9d	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz ... Jonathan	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
326	2SA	16	01	uv2h	translate-names		0	Ziba	This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
327	2SA	16	01	rzt4			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
328	2SA	16	01	md5n			0	loaves of bread	cakes of bread
329	2SA	16	01	sje6			0	clusters of raisins ... bunches of figs	These phrases refer to raisins or figs pressed together.
330	2SA	16	01	ibp3			0	raisins	dried grapes
331	2SA	16	01	x3jp			0	a skin of wine	a wineskin full of wine
332	2SA	16	02	j2cp			0	faint	tired and weak
333	2SA	16	03	h7rz			0	your master's grandson	Mephibosheth, your master's grandson
334	2SA	16	03	bdv9			0	grandson	the son of one's son or daughter
335	2SA	16	04	h3df			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
336	2SA	16	05	q8fi			0	Bahurim	Translate the name of this city the same as you did in [2 Samuel 3:16](../03/16.md).
337	2SA	16	05	y6uz	translate-names		0	Shimei ... Gera	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
338	2SA	16	06	j39l			0	in spite of	even though there was
339	2SA	16	06	nmf8			0	bodyguards	These are men who protect an important person.
340	2SA	16	07	tj6a			0	villain	someone who is evil, a criminal or lawbreaker
341	2SA	16	09	wg1j	translate-names		0	Abishai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
342	2SA	16	09	jz4r	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
343	2SA	16	10	wrg4			0	Perhaps he is cursing me because	He may be cursing me because
344	2SA	16	12	smf2	figs-personification		0	the misery unleashed on me	Here David speaks of misery as if it were a dangerous animal that the Benjamite unleashed on him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
345	2SA	16	13	h7jk			0	Shimei went beside him up on the hillside	Shimei was walking parallel to David and his men, though Shimei was up higher on the hillside.
346	2SA	16	15	l6bc	translate-names		0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
347	2SA	16	16	p1gq	translate-names		0	Hushai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:32](../15/32.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
348	2SA	16	16	gp9v	translate-names		0	Arkite	See how you translated the name of this people group in [2 Samuel 15:32](../15/32.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
349	2SA	16	17	x1al			0	loyalty	a strong feeling of support and love
350	2SA	16	18	t8c4			0	the one whom Yahweh	Hushai is referring to Absalom.
351	2SA	16	20	f7w3	translate-names		0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
352	2SA	16	22	cj6n			0	they spread	they set up
353	2SA	16	23	p2g1			0	was viewed	was thought of
354	2SA	17	01	jz1q	translate-names		0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
355	2SA	17	01	xpm7			0	arise and	begin to
356	2SA	17	02	p8re			0	come on	come to
357	2SA	17	05	b9n4			0	Hushai the Arkite	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:32](../15/32.md).
358	2SA	17	06	lw7i			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md).
359	2SA	17	08	ytp8			0	a bear	a large furry animal that walks on four legs and has sharp claws and teeth
360	2SA	17	09	kc65			0	pit	a deep hole in the ground
361	2SA	17	12	v92h	figs-idiom		0	come on him	This means to purposefully go to where he is and then to attack. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
362	2SA	17	12	k6bm			0	dew	the fog or misty cloud of water that can fall onto the ground during the night, covering the ground and leaving it wet in the morning
363	2SA	17	14	vg6q			0	Hushai the Arkite	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:32](../15/32.md). Arkite is the name of a people group.
364	2SA	17	14	erd5			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md).
365	2SA	17	15	pp5p	translate-names		0	Zadok ... Abiathar	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 15:24](../15/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
366	2SA	17	16	b624			0	the fords of the Arabah	A ford is a shallow part of a river where people can walk across. The Arabah is the land along both sides of the Jordan River.
367	2SA	17	17	u8z7	translate-names		0	Jonathan ... Ahimaaz	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 15:27](../15/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
368	2SA	17	17	h5de	translate-names		0	spring of Rogel	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
369	2SA	17	18	q737			0	this time	one time
370	2SA	17	18	t68a	translate-names		0	Bahurim	This is the name of a small town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
371	2SA	17	18	fa3m			0	they descended	they lowered themselves and hid
372	2SA	17	19	j4xb	translate-names		0	Jonathan ... Ahimaaz	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 15:27](../15/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
373	2SA	17	20	f1dc			0	the woman of the house	the man's wife
374	2SA	17	20	n16k	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz ... Jonathan	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 15:27](../15/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
375	2SA	17	23	pmh2			0	saddled his donkey	placed a blanket or small leather seat on the donkey so he could sit on it
376	2SA	17	23	yg9t			0	In this way	And this is how
377	2SA	17	24	c8ze	translate-names		0	Mahanaim	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in [2 Samuel 2:8](../02/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
378	2SA	17	25	dur7	translate-names		0	Amasa ... Joab ... Jether ... Nahash	These are the names of men. See how you translated Joab and Zeruiah (Joab's mother) in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
379	2SA	17	25	yn85	translate-names		0	Abigail ... Zeruiah	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
380	2SA	17	26	p8z6	translate-names		0	Gilead	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in [2 Samuel 2:9](../02/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
381	2SA	17	27	a88x	writing-newevent		0	It came about	This phrase is used to introduce the next event in the story line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
382	2SA	17	27	ya8t	translate-names		0	Mahanaim ... Rabbah ... Lo Debar ... Rogelim	These are the names of cities or places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
383	2SA	17	27	sb1a	translate-names		0	Shobi ... Nahash ... Machir ... Ammiel ... Barzillai	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
384	2SA	17	27	g662	translate-names		0	Ammonites ... Gileadite	These are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
385	2SA	17	28	td28			0	sleeping mats and blankets	A mat is something soft to sleep on, and a blanket is a cloth covering for warmth.
386	2SA	17	28	sk67			0	flour	crushed grain made into powder and used to make bread
387	2SA	17	28	wym6			0	roasted	cooked with dry heat
388	2SA	17	28	epx5			0	beans	seeds that are cooked and eaten
389	2SA	17	28	s9d6			0	lentils	a kind of seed that is cooked and eaten
390	2SA	17	29	vx1d			0	curds	milk that has soured and become solid
391	2SA	17	29	hpg5			0	thirsty	in need of water or some other drink
392	2SA	18	01	pa96			0	captains	A captain is a person who is in authority over a group of soldiers.
393	2SA	18	02	lu6k	translate-names		0	Abishai ... Zeruiah	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
394	2SA	18	02	xwu2	translate-names		0	Ittai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:19](../15/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
395	2SA	18	02	zy14	translate-names		0	Gittite	This refers to a person from Gath, which is a Philistine city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
396	2SA	18	05	idy7	translate-names		0	Abishai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
397	2SA	18	05	nnf5	translate-names		0	Ittai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:19](../15/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
398	2SA	18	07	ef2b			0	a great slaughter	an event where many people are brutally killed
399	2SA	18	09	iq6e			0	dangling	hanging or swinging loosely
400	2SA	18	09	eys5			0	between the ground and the sky	in the air
401	2SA	18	11	xu84			0	belt	This is a special belt that shows people that someone is a great soldier and should be honored.
402	2SA	18	17	st6r			0	They took Absalom and threw him	They took Absalom's body and threw it
403	2SA	18	18	s18q	translate-names		0	the King's Valley	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
404	2SA	18	18	h1qh			0	to this very day	This refers to the present time when this book of the Bible was written.
405	2SA	18	19	md2p	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:27](../15/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
406	2SA	18	20	qeg4			0	the bearer of news	the one who tells the news
407	2SA	18	21	q3lf			0	tell the king what you have seen	Joab is telling him to go and tell the king about the news of the battle.
408	2SA	18	24	zqb5			0	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line and the beginning of a new part of the story.
409	2SA	18	29	l8s8			0	a great disturbance	This means that people were acting as though things were not right.
410	2SA	19	03	z9zj			0	sneak	move without being seen by others
411	2SA	19	06	si4j	figs-hypo		0	if Absalom had lived, and we all had died, then that would have pleased you	The speaker is giving a hypothetical situation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
412	2SA	19	10	n7fv			0	the king	This refers to David.
413	2SA	19	13	uf92	translate-names		0	Amasa	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 17:25](../17/25.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
414	2SA	19	16	p33r	translate-names		0	Gera	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
415	2SA	19	16	ke2l	translate-names		0	Bahurim	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in [2 Samuel 3:16](../03/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
416	2SA	19	17	kj6a	translate-names		0	Ziba	This is the name of a man. Translate as you did in [2 Samuel 9:2](../09/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
417	2SA	19	19	m7n5			0	your servant	Here Shimei refers to himself this way to humble himself before the king and honor the king.
418	2SA	19	21	w2c6	translate-names		0	Abishai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
419	2SA	19	21	p13v	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
420	2SA	19	24	kg79	translate-names		0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
421	2SA	19	27	vh2u	translate-names		0	Ziba	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 9:2](../09/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
422	2SA	19	31	yk1p	translate-names		0	Barzillai	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 17:27](../17/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
423	2SA	19	31	zak8	translate-names		0	Gileadite	See how you translated the name of this people group in [2 Samuel 17:27](../17/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
424	2SA	19	31	w1ce	translate-names		0	Rogelim	See how you translated the name of this place in [2 Samuel 17:27](../17/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
425	2SA	19	31	g56k			0	the Jordan	the Jordan River
426	2SA	19	32	ffn7	translate-names		0	Mahanaim	See how you translated the name of this place in [2 Samuel 17:27](../17/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
427	2SA	19	32	a2k7			0	had furnished the king with provisions	had provided what the king needed
428	2SA	19	37	tj5t			0	General Information:	Barzillai asks that Kimham be allowed to take his place instead with David.
429	2SA	19	37	lt2a	translate-names		0	Kimham	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
430	2SA	19	40	hzp4			0	Kimham	See how you translated this name in [2 Samuel 19:37](../19/37.md).
431	2SA	19	40	jw3n			0	All the army of Judah brought the king over, and also half the army of Israel	All the army of Judah and half the army of Israel brought the king over
432	2SA	19	41	hgi3			0	the Jordan	the Jordan River
433	2SA	19	43	el5k			0	the words of the men of Judah were even more harsh than the words of the men of Israel	the men of Judah spoke even more harshly than the men of Israel did
434	2SA	20	01	fz8c			0	to be at the same place	This refers to the town of Gilgal.
435	2SA	20	01	a6ci	translate-names		0	Sheba ... Bikri	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
436	2SA	20	03	p4su			0	widows	These are women whose husbands have died.
437	2SA	20	04	zm4y	translate-names		0	Amasa	This is the commander of David's army. See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 17:25](../17/25.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
438	2SA	20	06	ai94	translate-names		0	Abishai	This is another commander of David's army. See how you translated his name in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
439	2SA	20	06	qm7j			0	do us more harm	hurt us more
440	2SA	20	06	q3jp			0	pursue after	chase after
441	2SA	20	07	x1ai	translate-names		0	Kerethites ... Pelethites	These are the names of people groups who helped to protect King David. See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 8:18](../08/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
442	2SA	20	08	kyh2			0	When they were	When Joab and the men of Judah were
443	2SA	20	08	g899			0	belt	a strip of leather or other material used to hold clothing or weapons in place
444	2SA	20	08	gg8n			0	sheathed sword	This means the sword was in its protective covering.
445	2SA	20	09	cca2			0	my cousin	Amasa was the son of the sister of Joab's mother.
446	2SA	20	09	yw2u			0	took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him	This was a common way for men to greet one another.
447	2SA	20	10	e612			0	dagger	a short sword that is easy to hide and was often used for close-in fighting and assassinations
448	2SA	20	10	pd2k			0	bowels spilled	intestines spilled
449	2SA	20	12	rgl8			0	he carried Amasa	he carried Amasa's body
450	2SA	20	14	b6n5	translate-names		0	Abel Beth Maacah	Both Abel and Beth Maacah names refer to the same place and may be combined. It is a city near the tribe of Dan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
451	2SA	20	14	k4pw	translate-names		0	of the Bikrites	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
452	2SA	20	14	ig39			0	also pursued Sheba	also followed Sheba
453	2SA	20	15	u7dg			0	They caught up with him	Joab and the soldiers caught up with him
454	2SA	20	15	t6t2			0	against the city against the wall	against the city wall
455	2SA	20	18	xv3v			0	that advice would end the matter	that advice would solve the problem
456	2SA	20	22	l63y			0	every man to his home	every man went to his own home
457	2SA	20	23	di2d	translate-names		0	Benaiah ... Jehoiada	Translate the names of these men the same as you did in [2 Samuel 8:18](../08/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
458	2SA	20	23	s3i1	translate-names		0	Kerethites ... Pelethites	Translate the names of these people groups the same as you did in [2 Samuel 8:18](../08/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
459	2SA	20	24	qv95	translate-names		0	Adoniram	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
460	2SA	20	24	rx8x			0	the men who did forced labor	the slave workers
461	2SA	20	24	hbx2	translate-names		0	Jehoshaphat ... Ahilud	Translate the names of these men the same as you did in [2 Samuel 8:16](../08/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
462	2SA	20	25	pjz3	translate-names		0	Sheva	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
463	2SA	20	26	w67i	translate-names		0	Ira	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
464	2SA	20	26	qk9a	translate-names		0	Jairite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
465	2SA	21	01	f1fs			0	because of Saul and his murderous family	Saul had killed many Gibeonites, and Saul's descendants are guilty because of this sin.
466	2SA	21	04	xp8q			0	It is not a matter of silver or gold	Money will not solve the problem
467	2SA	21	05	tq7e			0	who schemed against us	who made plans against us
468	2SA	21	06	ac94			0	we will hang them	we will execute them by hanging
469	2SA	21	06	gb8q			0	in Gibeah of Saul	Saul was from the town of Gibeah.
470	2SA	21	07	u686			0	Mephibosheth	Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan. See how you translated his name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
471	2SA	21	08	nz4w			0	Rizpah ... Aiah	Rizpah was a woman and her father was Aiah. See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 3:7](../03/07.md).
472	2SA	21	08	vnv4	translate-names		0	Armoni and Mephibosheth ... Adriel ... Barzillai	These are names of men. This is not the same Mephibosheth as the son of Jonathan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
473	2SA	21	08	ab2b			0	Merab	This is the name of a woman. See how you translated it in [2 Samuel 3:13](../03/13.md).
474	2SA	21	08	p5t5	translate-names		0	Meholathite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
475	2SA	21	10	vaz5			0	Rizpah ... Aiah	Rizpah was a woman and her father was Aiah. See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 3:7](../03/07.md).
476	2SA	21	12	z1rv			0	Jabesh Gilead	Jabesh is a town in the region of Gilead. See how you translated this in [2 Samuel 2:4](../02/04.md).
477	2SA	21	12	vw7s			0	the public square	This is an area near the city gate where people did various kinds of business.
478	2SA	21	12	nd8d	translate-names		0	Beth Shan	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
479	2SA	21	12	ku3i			0	Gilboa	See how you translated the name of this place in [2 Samuel 1:6](../01/06.md).
480	2SA	21	14	ai2f	translate-names		0	Zela	This is the name of a town in Benjamin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
481	2SA	21	14	bga5	translate-names		0	Kish	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
482	2SA	21	14	kw3r			0	his father	Saul's father
483	2SA	21	16	d7sb	translate-names		0	Ishbi-Benob	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
484	2SA	21	17	e49h			0	Abishai son of Zeruiah	Abishai and Zeruiah are names of men. See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md).
485	2SA	21	18	i8h8			0	It came about after this that	This phrase marks the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
486	2SA	21	18	ei1h	translate-names		0	Gob	This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
487	2SA	21	18	zih5	translate-names		0	Sibbekai ... Saph	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
488	2SA	21	18	zz7e	translate-names		0	Hushathite ... Rephaim	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
489	2SA	21	18	g7p1	translate-names		0	Rephaim	This people group was known for its giant warriors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
490	2SA	21	19	xl44	translate-names		0	Elhanan son of Jair ... Goliath	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
491	2SA	21	19	x5yp	translate-names		0	Bethlehemite ... Gittite	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
492	2SA	21	20	cka4	translate-names		0	Rephaim	This people group was known for its giant warriors. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
493	2SA	21	21	j56u	translate-names		0	Jonathan son of Shimeah	These are names of men. Shimeah was David's brother. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
494	2SA	22	01	vx4y	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh starts. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
495	2SA	22	01	sh9l			0	out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul	This is a progression from enemies in general to one specific enemy of David, King Saul.
496	2SA	22	03	e7pg	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
497	2SA	22	03	h8pd	figs-metaphor		0	God is my rock ... He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold	All of these metaphors are symbols of God's strength and power. They emphasize God's ability to protect and save his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
498	2SA	22	05	fm3w	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
499	2SA	22	05	xvj7	figs-metaphor		0	For the waves of death surrounded me, the rushing waters of destruction overwhelmed me	David compares the wicked men who wanted to kill him to flood waters that are about to drown him. These sentences have similar meanings and are used for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
500	2SA	22	05	p6bv			0	the rushing waters of destruction	This is a picture of fast-flowing flood waters that destroy everything in their path.
501	2SA	22	06	d6ka	figs-personification		0	The cords of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death trapped me	David speaks about death and Sheol as if they are people who are trying to trap him as a hunter traps an animal. These phrases have similar meanings and are used for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
502	2SA	22	07	iv59	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
503	2SA	22	07	m7xw			0	In my distress	In my great trouble
504	2SA	22	07	dv16			0	he heard my voice from his temple	David is referring to the heavenly temple where Yahweh dwells. The earthly temple has not yet been built.
505	2SA	22	07	w8ts	figs-personification		0	his ears	David speaks of Yahweh as if he had ears. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
506	2SA	22	08	by1e	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
507	2SA	22	08	ai6g	figs-metaphor		0	Then the earth shook	This is Yahweh's response to David's cry for help from his enemies ([1 Samuel 22:7](./07.md)). David uses the imagery of the earth shaking to emphasize Yahweh's terrible anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
508	2SA	22	08	gxt8	figs-merism		0	earth shook ... heavens trembled	David speaks of the two extremes to include everything in creation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
509	2SA	22	09	qf19	figs-metaphor		0	were ignited by it	This is Yahweh's response to David's cry for help from his enemies ([1 Samuel 22:7](./07.md)). David uses the imagery of fire coming from Yahweh to emphasize Yahweh's terrible anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
510	2SA	22	09	c8xq	figs-personification		0	his nostrils ... his mouth	David speaks of Yahweh as if he had these humans parts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
511	2SA	22	10	e2j2	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
512	2SA	22	10	f5ym	figs-metaphor		0	He opened the heavens	David describes Yahweh's way of saving David from his enemies as a storm cloud gathering over a place. This emphasizes God's power and his anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
513	2SA	22	10	pg86	figs-personification		0	under his feet	David speaks of God as having feet like humans. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
514	2SA	22	11	gmc9	figs-metaphor		0	the wings of the wind	This expression speaks of the wind as if it were a bird. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
515	2SA	22	12	mit5	figs-metaphor		0	rain clouds in the skies	David describes Yahweh's way of saving David from his enemies as a storm cloud gathering over a place. This emphasizes God's power and his anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
516	2SA	22	13	x4bf	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	David's song to Yahweh continues. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
517	2SA	22	13	g4lk	figs-metaphor		0	From the lightning before him	David continues describing Yahweh, whom he compares to a storm, coming to save him from his enemies. This emphasizes God's power and anger towards David's enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
518	2SA	22	14	d4ht	figs-personification		0	The Most High shouted.	David describes Yahweh doing these actions a person would do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
519	2SA	22	15	h783	figs-personification		0	He shot arrows	David describes Yahweh doing these actions a person would do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
520	2SA	22	15	i235	figs-metaphor		0	He shot arrows ... lightning bolts	David compares the lightning from Yahweh's storm to arrows that a soldier would use. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
521	2SA	22	15	rg2n	figs-metaphor		0	lightning bolts and dispersed them	David continues describing Yahweh, whom he compares to a storm, coming to save him from his enemies. This emphasizes God's power and anger towards David's enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
522	2SA	22	16	hl1s	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	This continues David's song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
523	2SA	22	16	za11	figs-metaphor		0	Then the channels of the sea were seen ... breath of his nostrils	When Yahweh shouted in his attack against David's enemies, it is compared to his power to create upheaval in the deepest parts of the ocean and the earth. This shows his great power and fierce anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
524	2SA	22	16	it2c			0	the channels of the sea	the deepest part of the sea, from which the Hebrews believed was where the water in the sea came
525	2SA	22	17	a1rh	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	This continues David's song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
526	2SA	22	17	kw87	figs-metaphor		0	out of the surging water	David compares his enemies to a flood that threatens to drown him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
527	2SA	22	18	lg3q			0	He rescued me from my strong enemy	David's enemies were overwhelming. He praises God for delivering him from all his enemies.
528	2SA	22	19	p8zw	figs-parallelism		0	General Information:	This continues David's song to Yahweh. He uses parallelism to emphasize what he is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
529	2SA	22	19	zv1u			0	They came against me on the day of my distress	My enemies fought against me when I was in great trouble
530	2SA	22	19	nty3			0	the day of my distress	the time of my distress
531	2SA	22	20	yh2u			0	a wide open place	This refers to a place where there was no danger and his enemies could not trap him.
532	2SA	22	22	ui5d			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
533	2SA	22	23	ze3e			0	have been before me	This means David constantly reads and thinks about God's decrees.
534	2SA	22	24	fv6x			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
535	2SA	22	24	j1e5	figs-idiom		0	I have kept myself from sin	This refers to choosing not to sin against Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
536	2SA	22	26	s5yt			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
537	2SA	22	28	p62n			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
538	2SA	22	28	b16y			0	you bring them down	you destroy their pride
539	2SA	22	29	h2zr	figs-metaphor		0	you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh lights up my darkness	This metaphor compares Yahweh to a lamp, which means he gives David light and helps him to see when things seem hopeless. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
540	2SA	22	30	i7gq			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
541	2SA	22	31	gj1g			0	The word of Yahweh is pure	Everything Yahweh says is true
542	2SA	22	32	ydz2			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
543	2SA	22	32	d37f	figs-metaphor		0	who is a rock	David compares Yahweh to a rock to emphasize his strength and ability to protect his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
544	2SA	22	33	c5tv			0	he leads the blameless person on his path	Yahweh keeps the blameless person safe and removes anything that may harm him.
545	2SA	22	34	b4kp			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
546	2SA	22	34	wm3b	figs-simile		0	He makes my feet swift like a deer and places me on the high hills	Here David's feet are compared to those of a deer using exaggeration. Yahweh gives David the strength to move quickly and provides secure places for protection and rest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
547	2SA	22	35	n5gz	figs-synecdoche		0	my hands ... and my arms	Both of these refer to David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
548	2SA	22	35	p7ie			0	to bend a bow of bronze	Only a very strong man could use a bow made from metal.
549	2SA	22	36	ks2j			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
550	2SA	22	36	ly9s	figs-metaphor		0	the shield of your salvation	David compares Yahweh's power to save him to a shield that protects a soldier from his enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
551	2SA	22	36	ae4t			0	your favor	God answered David's prayers and granted him blessings and success over his enemies.
552	2SA	22	38	y311			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
553	2SA	22	38	w4kt			0	pursued my enemies	chased my enemies
554	2SA	22	40	u95h			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
555	2SA	22	40	k5cg	figs-simile		0	You put strength on me like a belt for battle	Here the strength that Yahweh gives is compared to a belt for battle that allowed David to do mighty things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
556	2SA	22	40	ea24			0	you put under me those who rise up against me	you helped me defeat those who fought against me
557	2SA	22	41	p97v			0	the back of my enemies' necks	Possible meanings are 1) David seeing the backs of the enemy as they run away or 2) David putting his foot on the back of his enemy's neck after he defeats him.
558	2SA	22	41	ip4h			0	I annihilated	I completely destroyed
559	2SA	22	42	a9ti			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
560	2SA	22	42	h32w			0	They cried	My enemies cried
561	2SA	22	42	c9qg			0	they cried out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them	The time for Yahweh's judgment had come upon them.
562	2SA	22	44	ei29			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
563	2SA	22	44	th42			0	from the disputes of my own people	This refers to those among the Israelites who rebelled against King David.
564	2SA	22	44	p5i2			0	A people that I have not known	A foreign people
565	2SA	22	47	xr9u	figs-metaphor		0	my rock ... the rock	David compares Yahweh to a rock to emphasize his power to protect his people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
566	2SA	22	48	z1qb			0	the one who brings down peoples under me	the one who puts the people of other nations under my rule
567	2SA	22	49	iu4b			0	you lifted me up above those who rose up against me	you saved me from my enemies and gave me honor
568	2SA	22	49	e1y3			0	from violent men	from those who want to harm me
569	2SA	22	50	r7zu			0	General Information:	David concludes his song to Yahweh.
570	2SA	22	51	fz6y			0	he shows his covenant loyalty to his anointed one	Here David may be referring to the promises Yahweh made in [2 Samuel 7:8](../07/08.md)
571	2SA	23	01	jk1i			0	Now	This marks the beginning of a new section of the book.
572	2SA	23	01	lw9i			0	these are the last words	This refers to what David will say in 2 Samuel 23:2-7.
573	2SA	23	01	y2lz	translate-symaction		0	anointed by the God of Jacob	Anointing was done by pouring oil on a person's head. This was done to choose who would serve God as king or priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
574	2SA	23	01	khe9			0	psalmist	This is a person who writes psalms or songs.
575	2SA	23	02	ey25			0	by me	by David
576	2SA	23	03	il6g			0	General Information:	This continues David's last words.
577	2SA	23	03	w218	figs-parallelism		0	The one who rules righteously over men, who rules in the fear of God	These two sentences both say that the king will respect God and do what God wants him to do. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
578	2SA	23	03	a7ac			0	in the fear of God	respecting God
579	2SA	23	05	rp1i			0	General Information:	This continues David's last words.
580	2SA	23	05	gq5b			0	ordered and sure	This means God's covenant is properly organized and will not change so David's family can trust it.
581	2SA	23	06	abg3			0	General Information:	This concludes David's last words.
582	2SA	23	06	dgn8			0	because they cannot be gathered by one's hands	because no one can pick them up with his hands without the thorns hurting him
583	2SA	23	08	ck79	translate-names		0	Jeshbaal	This is the name of a man. Other versions read Josheb Basshebeth, Jashobeam, Ishbaal, or Ishbosheth because various ancient copies have these variations. Translators may choose to say this in a footnote to their translation (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
584	2SA	23	09	lp1n	translate-names		0	General Information:	This continues the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
585	2SA	23	10	jab4			0	only to strip the bodies	only to take what they wanted from the dead bodies of the enemies
586	2SA	23	11	pm7m	translate-names		0	General Information:	This continues the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
587	2SA	23	11	kv12			0	a field of lentils	a field where someone had planted lentils
588	2SA	23	11	t6zi	translate-unknown		0	lentils	a flat seed, eaten like beans (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
589	2SA	23	11	dqs9			0	the army fled	the Israelite army ran away
590	2SA	23	13	jyy8			0	Three of the thirty	These are not the same three soldiers mentioned in [2 Samuel 23:8-12](./08.md).
591	2SA	23	13	w9u8			0	Valley of Rephaim	This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [2 Samuel 5:18](../05/18.md).
592	2SA	23	14	f68v			0	in his stronghold	in his protected place
593	2SA	23	14	pej4			0	the Philistines had established at Bethlehem	some Philistines soldiers were controlling the village of Bethlehem
594	2SA	23	16	r8yf			0	broke through the army	fought their way through the enemy army
595	2SA	23	18	jjf7			0	Abishai ... Zeruiah	These are the names of men. Translate them as in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md).
596	2SA	23	18	xve2			0	captain over the three	This means Abishai was the leader of the three who went and got water for David.
597	2SA	23	19	gph9			0	three most famous soldiers	This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah. Abishai was not as famous as these soldiers.
598	2SA	23	20	l41w	translate-names		0	Kabzeel	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
599	2SA	23	20	g72h			0	Jehoiada	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [2 Samuel 8:18](../08/18.md).
600	2SA	23	20	vqy6			0	Ariel	This is the name of a man.
601	2SA	23	22	k95v			0	did these feats	did these mighty deeds
602	2SA	23	22	nbw7			0	three mighty men	This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah.
603	2SA	23	23	l8t2			0	his bodyguard	a group of soldiers in charge of guarding David
604	2SA	23	24	q89a	translate-names		0	General Information:	This is a list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
605	2SA	23	29	f94u	translate-names		0	General Information:	This continues the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
606	2SA	23	33	en3j	translate-names		0	General Information:	This continues the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
607	2SA	23	37	ud59	translate-names		0	General Information:	This concludes the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
608	2SA	24	01	dq6l			0	he moved David against them	he caused David to oppose them
609	2SA	24	01	x6eq	figs-explicit		0	Go, count Israel and Judah	In the law of Moses, God prohibited the kings of Israel from taking a census of fighting men. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
610	2SA	24	02	u7bz	figs-merism		0	Dan to Beersheba	This phrase uses two place names Dan, in the far north, and Beersheba, in the far south, to represent the entire country. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
611	2SA	24	02	fu4s			0	count all the people ... fit for battle	This means to count all the men except those men who are either too young, too old, or physically unable to fight.
612	2SA	24	04	b9zy			0	the king's word was final against Joab	Joab and the other commanders of King David's army were not able to convince David to not take a census.
613	2SA	24	05	h1bw			0	They crossed	Joab and the commanders of the army crossed
614	2SA	24	05	pt7b	translate-names		0	Aroer	This was a city on the northern edge of the Arnon River. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
615	2SA	24	05	zpx8	translate-names		0	Jazer	This is a town in Gad. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
616	2SA	24	06	wc3c	translate-names		0	Tahtim Hodshi	This may refer to the town of Kadesh in the land of the Hittite people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
617	2SA	24	08	db36			0	they had gone	Joab and the commanders had gone
618	2SA	24	09	qq68			0	Then Joab reported the total of the count of the fighting men to the king	Then Joab told the king the total number of men ready for battle
619	2SA	24	09	b91x			0	in Israel	This refers to the northern tribes of Israel.
620	2SA	24	09	t1ix	figs-metonymy		0	who drew the sword	This metonym refers to the men who were ready to fight in the army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
621	2SA	24	09	e4ft			0	of Judah	This refers to the southern tribe of Judah.
622	2SA	24	11	a4ac			0	David's seer	This means Gad was the official prophet in the royal palace.
623	2SA	24	14	q8an			0	I am in deep trouble	I am in terrible trouble
624	2SA	24	15	jgc8			0	a fixed time	This is the time God decided he would stop the plague.
625	2SA	24	15	gt1z	figs-merism		0	from Dan to Beersheba	Here mentioning the city of Dan in the extreme north and the city Beersheba in the extreme south means the entire nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
626	2SA	24	16	y4es	translate-names		0	Araunah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
627	2SA	24	16	ug3p			0	the threshing floor	A threshing floor was a hard, flat surface where edible grain was separated from chaff.
628	2SA	24	20	q15a	translate-symaction		0	bowed to the king with his face to the ground	He was showing deep respect and honor to the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
629	2SA	24	22	p54x			0	threshing sledges	heavy boards used to separate grain from the rest of the wheat plant