VGM_vn_tn/en_tn_10-2SA.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	2SA	1	1	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	1	2	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	1	2	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	1	6	uks7			0	By chance I happened to be	This statement emphasizes that the man did not plan to meet Saul.
6	2SA	1	6	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	1	8	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	1	10	fh71			0	he would not live after he had fallen	he would die anyway
9	2SA	1	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	1	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	1	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	1	14	gdq9			0	Yahweh's anointed king	This refers to Saul.
13	2SA	1	17	k1zm			0	General Information:	David sings a song of mourning for Saul and Jonathan.
14	2SA	1	18	xw5d			0	Song of the Bow	This was the title of the song.
15	2SA	1	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	1	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	1	20	new3			0	Gath ... Ashkelon	Gath and Ashkelon are two of the Philistines' major cities. The Philistines killed Saul and Jonathan.
18	2SA	1	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	1	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	1	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	1	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	1	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	1	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	1	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	2	1	lt47			0	After this	After David mourned the deaths of Saul and Jonathan in battle
26	2SA	2	4	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	2	4	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	2	6	c5wi			0	General Information:	David speaks to the people of Jabesh Gilead.
29	2SA	2	6	jp9r			0	this thing	They buried Saul.
30	2SA	2	7	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	2	8	m5pw	translate-names		0	Ner ... Ishbosheth	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
32	2SA	2	8	i3ah	translate-names		0	Mahanaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
33	2SA	2	9	e9wt	translate-names		0	Gilead ... Jezreel	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
34	2SA	2	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	2	13	n2wn	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
36	2SA	2	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	2	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	2	18	aak9			0	wild gazelle	This small, four-legged animal, with two long horns on its head, runs very fast.
39	2SA	2	19	mmf2	translate-names		0	Abner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
40	2SA	2	20	jd6r	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
41	2SA	2	21	we6k			0	Turn aside to your right or to your left ... turn aside	Stop chasing me ... stop chasing Abner
42	2SA	2	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	2	24	dk79	translate-names		0	Abishai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
44	2SA	2	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	2	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	2	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	2	29	g9ir	translate-names		0	Arabah ... Mahanaim	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
48	2SA	2	30	ju9l	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
49	2SA	2	32	e5xq			0	took up Asahel	carried Asahel's body with them
50	2SA	2	32	pzw9			0	the day dawned on them at Hebron	they arrived at Hebron by dawn the next morning
51	2SA	3	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	3	1	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	3	1	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	3	1	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	3	2	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	3	3	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	3	3	hy1j	translate-names		0	Kileab ... Nabal ... Talmai	These are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
58	2SA	3	4	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	3	4	d5td	translate-names		0	Adonijah ... Shephatiah	These are the names of David's sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
60	2SA	3	4	ai9y	translate-names		0	Haggith ... Abital	These are names of David's wives. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
61	2SA	3	5	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	3	5	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	3	5	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	3	6	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	3	6	n8iu			0	house of Saul	This refers to Saul's family and supporters who assumed control of his estate after he died.
66	2SA	3	6	fu4e			0	house of David	This refers to the supporters of David.
67	2SA	3	7	wnw6	translate-names		0	Rizpah ... Aiah	These are names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
68	2SA	3	7	nvs7	translate-names		0	Ishbosheth	This is a male name, a son of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
69	2SA	3	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	3	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	3	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	3	15	z1ti	translate-names		0	Paltiel ... Laish	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
73	2SA	3	16	uhj7	translate-names		0	Bahurim	This is the name of a village. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
74	2SA	3	18	js5z			0	Now do it	So now make David your king
75	2SA	3	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	3	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	3	21	ej77			0	So David sent Abner away	They parted as friends. David was not angry with Abner.
78	2SA	3	22	x15t			0	plunder	These are items taken from the enemy.
79	2SA	3	22	c54e			0	Abner was not with David in Hebron	Abner had already left to return home.
80	2SA	3	23	e26m			0	they told Joab	someone told Joab
81	2SA	3	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	3	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	3	27	fbb9	translate-names		0	Asahel	This is the name of a male person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
84	2SA	3	28	kq45	translate-names		0	Ner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
85	2SA	3	29	wgz1			0	goes without food	is hungry
86	2SA	3	30	x1zu	translate-names		0	Abishai ... Asahel	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
87	2SA	3	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	3	37	ax2q	translate-names		0	Ner	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
89	2SA	3	39	e6ux	translate-names		0	Zeruiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
90	2SA	4	1	jmf8	translate-names		0	Ishbosheth	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
91	2SA	4	2	zhe1	translate-names		0	Baanah ... Recab ... Rimmon	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
92	2SA	4	2	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	4	2	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	4	2	c93q	translate-names		0	Beeroth	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
95	2SA	4	3	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	4	3	qq9m	translate-names		0	Gittaim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
97	2SA	4	4	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	4	4	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	4	4	d8qr			0	the news about Saul and Jonathan	This refers to the news about their death.
100	2SA	4	4	zj2w			0	nurse	This is a woman or girl who is hired to care for young children.
101	2SA	4	4	hwu8			0	became lame	This explains how Mephibosheth was injured so he was unable to walk.
102	2SA	4	4	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	4	5	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	4	5	f4qv			0	the heat of the day	the middle of the day, the part of the day when it is the hottest
105	2SA	4	6	g8pb			0	sifting wheat	cleaning chaff from wheat
106	2SA	4	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	5	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	5	2	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	5	2	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	5	6	w24t			0	General Information:	David and the army of Israel attack Jerusalem.
111	2SA	5	8	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	5	11	m9gy	translate-names		0	Hiram	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
113	2SA	5	11	fv7z			0	carpenters	those who work with wood
114	2SA	5	11	s2rm			0	masons	those who work with stone or brick
115	2SA	5	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	5	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	5	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	5	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	5	20	sm5p	translate-names		0	Baal Perazim	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
120	2SA	5	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	5	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	5	25	z8t1	translate-names		0	Geba ... Gezer	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
123	2SA	6	1	prk3			0	Now	This word marks a new part of the story.
124	2SA	6	1	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	6	2	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	6	2	t6ln	translate-names		0	Baalah	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
127	2SA	6	2	pkw6			0	which is called by the name of Yahweh of hosts	Yahweh's name was written on the ark.
128	2SA	6	2	ae72			0	enthroned	to sit on a throne
129	2SA	6	3	y6lf			0	General Information:	David and the army of the nation of Israel move the ark of the covenant.
130	2SA	6	3	b2eb	translate-names		0	Abinadab ... Uzzah ... Ahio	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
131	2SA	6	5	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	6	5	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	6	5	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	6	6	ju6g	translate-names		0	Nakon	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
135	2SA	6	7	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	6	8	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	6	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	6	12	kg8i			0	Now	This word starts a new part of the story.
139	2SA	6	14	m97q			0	David danced before Yahweh with all his might	Dancing here is a form of joyfully worshiping Yahweh.
140	2SA	6	14	ubu5			0	linen	a cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
141	2SA	6	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	6	16	b6w2			0	before Yahweh	to Yahweh
143	2SA	6	19	m8cs			0	cake of raisins	a baked sweet bread made with dried grapes
144	2SA	6	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	6	20	b7au			0	crude fellows	Michal is comparing David to vulgar and foolish men.
146	2SA	6	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	6	23	cjq6			0	had no children to the day of her death	was never able to bear any children
148	2SA	7	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	7	1	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	7	5	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	7	7	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	7	8	k8e3			0	General Information:	Yahweh describes his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
153	2SA	7	8	fe6g			0	tell my servant David	Yahweh is still telling the prophet Nathan what he should tell David.
154	2SA	7	9	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	7	10	l6jj			0	General Information:	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
156	2SA	7	10	k1yc			0	I will appoint a place	I will choose a place
157	2SA	7	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	7	11	wxh3			0	from the days	from the time
159	2SA	7	12	ap2z			0	General Information:	Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
160	2SA	7	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	7	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	7	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	7	15	hg5v			0	General Information:	Yahweh finishes describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
164	2SA	7	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	7	17	m93t			0	he told him about the entire vision	he told him about everything Yahweh revealed to him
166	2SA	7	21	d51g			0	For your word's sake	Because of what you promised to do
167	2SA	7	21	wy8w			0	to fulfill your own purpose	to accomplish what you planned to do
168	2SA	7	24	hmw1			0	General Information:	David continues to talk to Yahweh.
169	2SA	7	28	pvq1			0	your words are trustworthy	I trust what you say
170	2SA	8	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	8	3	y7af	translate-names		0	Hadadezer ... Rehob	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
172	2SA	8	3	met2	translate-names		0	Zobah	This is the name of a region in Aram. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
173	2SA	8	4	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	8	6	ph45			0	put garrisons in Aram	ordered large groups of his soldiers to remain in Aram
175	2SA	8	8	nu2q	translate-names		0	Tebah and Berothai	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
176	2SA	8	9	t4en	translate-names		0	Tou	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
177	2SA	8	9	le1q	translate-names		0	Hamath	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
178	2SA	8	10	yiq3	translate-names		0	Tou ... Hadoram	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
179	2SA	8	12	cjj3			0	and Amalek	and the Amalekites
180	2SA	8	12	d7vv			0	the plundered goods	These are the valuable items that soldiers take from the people they defeated.
181	2SA	8	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	8	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	8	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	8	16	r8xj			0	Joab ... Zeruiah	See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md).
185	2SA	8	16	nig1	translate-names		0	Ahilud	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
186	2SA	8	17	k3p5	translate-names		0	Ahitub ... Ahimelech ... Seraiah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
187	2SA	8	18	gm1f	translate-names		0	Benaiah ... Jehoiada	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
188	2SA	8	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	9	1	t1g1			0	for Jonathan's sake	because of my love for Jonathan
190	2SA	9	1	cy22			0	Jonathan's sake	Jonathan was Saul's son and David's best friend.
191	2SA	9	2	id7a	translate-names		0	Ziba	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
192	2SA	9	4	ee6a	translate-names		0	Machir ... Ammiel	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
193	2SA	9	4	st1r	translate-names		0	Lo Debar	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
194	2SA	9	5	tj7u	figs-ellipsis		0	King David sent	It is understood that David sent messengers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
195	2SA	9	6	fp3x			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
196	2SA	9	7	fe5j			0	for Jonathan your father's sake	because I loved your father, Jonathan
197	2SA	9	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	1	g3zs	translate-names		0	Hanun	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
199	2SA	10	2	k9r2	translate-names		0	Hanun ... Nahash	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
200	2SA	10	3	zys4			0	to spy	to secretly learn information about someone else
201	2SA	10	4	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	5	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	6	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	9	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	intro	abcb			0		# 2 Samuel 11 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins a new section of David's life. God punished David by allowing his family to have many problems.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David's adultery and the murder of Uriah<br>The army of Israel defeated the army of Ammon and then they besieged Ammon's capital while David stayed in Jerusalem. One day, David saw a beautiful woman, named Bathsheba, bathing. He committed adultery with her. When she became pregnant, David tried to cover up his sin. When this did not work, he had her husband killed in battle. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
215	2SA	11	1	jf4r			0	at the time	at the time of year
216	2SA	11	1	qac9			0	the army of Ammon	the Ammonite army
217	2SA	11	1	myy2	translate-names		0	Rabbah	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
218	2SA	11	4	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]])
219	2SA	11	4	n2gg			0	menstruation	the time when a woman bleeds from her womb
220	2SA	11	13	a9yz			0	he ate and drank before him	Uriah ate and drank with David
221	2SA	11	15	r9ph			0	very front of the most intense battle	very front of the battle line where the fighting is the worst
222	2SA	11	15	z3us			0	withdraw from him	command the soldiers to back away from him
223	2SA	11	15	sac7			0	he may be hit and killed	he may be wounded and killed
224	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]])
225	2SA	11	21	zx1s			0	millstone	a heavy stone that would roll, used to crush grain for making bread
226	2SA	11	21	g9p7			0	from the wall	from the top of the city wall
227	2SA	11	21	q6dz	translate-names		0	Thebez	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
228	2SA	11	23	ax3f			0	the gate	the city gate
229	2SA	11	24	jnl2			0	their shooters shot	their shooters shot arrows
230	2SA	11	25	mk7a			0	Make your battle even stronger	Fight even stronger
231	2SA	11	27	d34z			0	sorrow	a deep feeling of sadness caused by suffering, disappointment or misfortune
232	2SA	12	intro	abcc			0		# 2 Samuel 12 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the final expansion of David's kingdom and records the end of the war with Ammon.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David's punishment<br>God sent a prophet to confront David. He said that because David had Uriah killed, there would always be killing in his family and that the baby conceived with Bathsheba would die. David prayed that the baby be allowed to live, but the infant died. Bathsheba then had another son, who was named Solomon. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
233	2SA	12	3	jfa8			0	ewe lamb	a female lamb
234	2SA	12	4	vv6b			0	ewe lamb	a young, female sheep
235	2SA	12	5	v4ka			0	he raged to Nathan	This means that David spoke angrily to Nathan.
236	2SA	12	6	l1te			0	pity	to feel sadness and love for someone who is suffering or hurt or not loved
237	2SA	12	8	sr3v			0	if that had been too little	if I had not given you enough
238	2SA	12	12	cy92			0	committed your sin	sinned
239	2SA	12	14	m7z5			0	despised	to strongly dislike or hate someone or something
240	2SA	12	16	t71m			0	implored	to beg or pray with strong desire
241	2SA	12	17	dyf7			0	to raise him up from the floor	and urged him to get up from the floor
242	2SA	12	18	cbe1			0	It came about	It happened
243	2SA	12	19	s1tv			0	were whispering together	were speaking very quietly to each other
244	2SA	12	19	mh6l			0	David perceived	David understood
245	2SA	12	20	aa4t			0	David arose	David got up
246	2SA	12	21	nx6q			0	General Information:	These verses contain rhetorical questions that emphasize that David realizes that Yahweh has allowed this to happen.
247	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]])
248	2SA	12	27	ip2q			0	So Joab sent messengers to David and said	So Joab sent messengers to David to say to him
249	2SA	12	30	t9em			0	a precious stone	a rare gemstone such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal
250	2SA	12	30	g4xl			0	plunder	valuable things taken from a defeated enemy
251	2SA	12	30	nq3u			0	large quantities	large amounts
252	2SA	12	31	ya1w			0	saws, iron picks, and axes	These are tools to cut wood or break up the ground.
253	2SA	12	31	tl3i			0	brick kilns	ovens where bricks are dried and hardened
254	2SA	13	intro	abcd			0		# 2 Samuel 13 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins the story about the difficulties and killings in David's family. David's sin caused these problems in his family. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Amnon raped Absalom's sister<br>Amnon raped Absalom's sister, who was his own half-sister. David did nothing to punish him and David's lack of action caused significant problems in his family and in Israel. This eventually caused Solomon to become king, even though he was not the oldest son.<br>
255	2SA	13	1	tup1			0	half-sister	Amnon and Tamar shared the same father but not the same mother.
256	2SA	13	1	fj5k			0	full sister	Absalom and Tamar shared the same father and mother.
257	2SA	13	3	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]])
258	2SA	13	3	knc5			0	shrewd	crafty or deceptive
259	2SA	13	4	qef9			0	depressed	in an emotional state of extreme unhappiness
260	2SA	13	5	qen4			0	Jonadab	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 13:3](../13/03.md).
261	2SA	13	6	n1c2			0	pretended to be sick	This means he gave a false appearance of being ill.
262	2SA	13	8	k69t			0	dough	a thick mixture of flour and liquid used for baking
263	2SA	13	8	di8s			0	kneaded	used her hands to mix the dough
264	2SA	13	12	fd8t			0	appalling	very shameful
265	2SA	13	13	dwl7			0	General Information:	Tamar continues to talk to Amnon.
266	2SA	13	20	m1az			0	So Tamar remained alone	This means that she did not marry.
267	2SA	13	22	j3li			0	said nothing	did not speak
268	2SA	13	23	qef5			0	shearers	These are people who cut the wool from sheep.
269	2SA	13	23	am6l	translate-names		0	Baal Hazor	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
270	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.
271	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.
272	2SA	13	26	ep6f			0	Why should Amnon go with you?	David knew that Amnon was not Absalom's friend.
273	2SA	13	29	jr7q			0	every man	This refers to the king's sons who left the celebration.
274	2SA	13	30	x2s3			0	on the road	travelling along the road
275	2SA	13	31	l6aw			0	Then the king arose	Then the king stood up
276	2SA	13	32	a6vi			0	Jonadab ... Shimeah	See how you translated these men's names in [2 Samuel 13:3](../13/03.md).
277	2SA	13	32	dsh2			0	Let not my master believe	My master, do not believe
278	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]])
279	2SA	13	33	qjg1			0	let not my master the king	my master the king, do not
280	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]])
281	2SA	13	37	dqp1	translate-names		0	Talmai ... Ammihud	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
282	2SA	13	37	wxs3			0	for his son	for his son Amnon
283	2SA	13	38	pbz9			0	where he was for three years	where he stayed for three years
284	2SA	14	intro	abce			0		# 2 Samuel 14 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Reconciliation<br>David missed his son, Absalom, who was in exile. Joab summons a wise woman to reconcile David and Absalom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reconcile]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech used in this chapter<br><br>### Parable<br><br>The wise woman uses a type of parable to convince David that his actions were wrong. He treated a stranger worse than he treated his own son. This hypothetical situation was intended to convict David of his sin. She uses David's own words against him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
285	2SA	14	1	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.
286	2SA	14	1	zlp2			0	Zeruiah	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 2:13](../02/13.md).
287	2SA	14	1	nt9e			0	perceived	This means Joab discerned or understood what David was thinking.
288	2SA	14	2	t4f8	translate-names		0	Tekoa	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
289	2SA	14	6	ij2w			0	One struck the other	One of my sons hit the other son with something
290	2SA	14	7	jb47			0	the whole clan	my entire family
291	2SA	14	9	sev7			0	Tekoa	Translate the name of this place the same as you did in [2 Samuel 14:2](../14/02.md).
292	2SA	14	13	f3ci			0	his banished son	his son whom he banished
293	2SA	14	17	pn2s			0	the word of my master the king	the message of my master the king
294	2SA	14	20	yvt6			0	My master is wise	My master the king is wise
295	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]])
296	2SA	14	22	x4g1			0	in that the king	because the king
297	2SA	14	22	gl13			0	the king has performed the request of his servant	you have done what I asked you to do
298	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]])
299	2SA	14	25	m4bk			0	handsomeness	good and pleasing appearance, especially of the face
300	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.
301	2SA	14	32	wb3r			0	Look	Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important
302	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]])
303	2SA	15	1	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]])
304	2SA	15	3	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]])
305	2SA	15	7	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]])
306	2SA	15	7	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
307	2SA	15	8	x8c1			0	For your servant	Here Absalom refers to himself this way to honor the king.
308	2SA	15	9	z24j			0	So Absalom arose	So Absalom left
309	2SA	15	10	yb9l			0	the sound of the trumpet	a trumpet being blown
310	2SA	15	11	j5ty			0	went in their innocence	went innocently
311	2SA	15	12	b237	translate-names		0	Ahithophel	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
312	2SA	15	12	v7wx	translate-names		0	Giloh	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
313	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]])
314	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).
315	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).
316	2SA	15	19	u5p9	translate-names		0	Ittai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
317	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).
318	2SA	15	21	q3e6			0	your servant	Ittai refers to himself this way to honor the king.
319	2SA	15	21	u8i6			0	whether that means living or dying	even if I get killed supporting you
320	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]])
321	2SA	15	27	w3ii	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
322	2SA	15	27	k6y6			0	Abiathar	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 8:17](../08/17.md).
323	2SA	15	30	m59t			0	barefoot	wearing no shoes or sandals
324	2SA	15	31	e31r			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:11](../15/11.md).
325	2SA	15	31	a24n			0	conspirators	people who join together against someone else
326	2SA	15	32	bxf8	translate-names		0	Hushai	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
327	2SA	15	32	fmi7	translate-names		0	Arkite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
328	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]])
329	2SA	15	36	yg9d	translate-names		0	Ahimaaz ... Jonathan	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
330	2SA	16	1	uv2h	translate-names		0	Ziba	This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
331	2SA	16	1	rzt4			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
332	2SA	16	1	md5n			0	loaves of bread	cakes of bread
333	2SA	16	1	sje6			0	clusters of raisins ... bunches of figs	These phrases refer to raisins or figs pressed together.
334	2SA	16	1	ibp3			0	raisins	dried grapes
335	2SA	16	1	x3jp			0	a skin of wine	a wineskin full of wine
336	2SA	16	2	j2cp			0	faint	tired and weak
337	2SA	16	3	h7rz			0	your master's grandson	Mephibosheth, your master's grandson
338	2SA	16	3	bdv9			0	grandson	the son of one's son or daughter
339	2SA	16	4	h3df			0	Mephibosheth	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
340	2SA	16	5	q8fi			0	Bahurim	Translate the name of this city the same as you did in [2 Samuel 3:16](../03/16.md).
341	2SA	16	5	y6uz	translate-names		0	Shimei ... Gera	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
342	2SA	16	6	j39l			0	in spite of	even though there was
343	2SA	16	6	nmf8			0	bodyguards	These are men who protect an important person.
344	2SA	16	7	tj6a			0	villain	someone who is evil, a criminal or lawbreaker
345	2SA	16	9	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]])
346	2SA	16	9	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]])
347	2SA	16	10	wrg4			0	Perhaps he is cursing me because	He may be cursing me because
348	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]])
349	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.
350	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]])
351	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]])
352	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]])
353	2SA	16	17	x1al			0	loyalty	a strong feeling of support and love
354	2SA	16	18	t8c4			0	the one whom Yahweh	Hushai is referring to Absalom.
355	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]])
356	2SA	16	22	cj6n			0	they spread	they set up
357	2SA	16	23	p2g1			0	was viewed	was thought of
358	2SA	17	intro	abch			0		# 2 Samuel 17 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Confusion<br>Ahithophel gives good advise to Absalom, but Hushai confuses Absalom. God is using the misleading advice to protect David, his king.<br>
359	2SA	17	1	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]])
360	2SA	17	1	xpm7			0	arise and	begin to
361	2SA	17	2	p8re			0	come on	come to
362	2SA	17	5	b9n4			0	Hushai the Arkite	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:32](../15/32.md).
363	2SA	17	6	lw7i			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md).
364	2SA	17	8	ytp8			0	a bear	a large furry animal that walks on four legs and has sharp claws and teeth
365	2SA	17	9	kc65			0	pit	a deep hole in the ground
366	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]])
367	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
368	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.
369	2SA	17	14	erd5			0	Ahithophel	See how you translated this man's name in [2 Samuel 15:12](../15/12.md).
370	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]])
371	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.
372	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]])
373	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]])
374	2SA	17	18	q737			0	this time	one time
375	2SA	17	18	t68a	translate-names		0	Bahurim	This is the name of a small town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
376	2SA	17	18	fa3m			0	they descended	they lowered themselves and hid
377	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]])
378	2SA	17	20	f1dc			0	the woman of the house	the man's wife
379	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]])
380	2SA	17	23	pmh2			0	saddled his donkey	placed a blanket or small leather seat on the donkey so he could sit on it
381	2SA	17	23	yg9t			0	In this way	And this is how
382	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]])
383	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]])
384	2SA	17	25	yn85	translate-names		0	Abigail ... Zeruiah	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
385	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]])
386	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]])
387	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]])
388	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]])
389	2SA	17	27	g662	translate-names		0	Ammonites ... Gileadite	These are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
390	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.
391	2SA	17	28	sk67			0	flour	crushed grain made into powder and used to make bread
392	2SA	17	28	wym6			0	roasted	cooked with dry heat
393	2SA	17	28	epx5			0	beans	seeds that are cooked and eaten
394	2SA	17	28	s9d6			0	lentils	a kind of seed that is cooked and eaten
395	2SA	17	29	vx1d			0	curds	milk that has soured and become solid
396	2SA	17	29	hpg5			0	thirsty	in need of water or some other drink
397	2SA	18	intro	abci			0		# 2 Samuel 18 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter tells of the defeat and death of Absalom, ending this section on Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David's mercy<br>David reorganized his army and sent them out to battle, but told them to be merciful to Absalom. When David's army defeated Absalom's army, Absalom fled on a mule, but his hair caught in a tree limb and the mule ran on, leaving him hanging. One of David's soldiers saw him and told Joab. Joab went and killed him. When David heard about this he mourned for his son, Absalom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]])<br>
398	2SA	18	1	pa96			0	captains	A captain is a person who is in authority over a group of soldiers.
399	2SA	18	2	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]])
400	2SA	18	2	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]])
401	2SA	18	2	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]])
402	2SA	18	5	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]])
403	2SA	18	5	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]])
404	2SA	18	7	ef2b			0	a great slaughter	an event where many people are brutally killed
405	2SA	18	9	iq6e			0	dangling	hanging or swinging loosely
406	2SA	18	9	eys5			0	between the ground and the sky	in the air
407	2SA	18	11	xu84			0	belt	This is a special belt that shows people that someone is a great soldier and should be honored.
408	2SA	18	17	st6r			0	They took Absalom and threw him	They took Absalom's body and threw it
409	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]])
410	2SA	18	18	h1qh			0	to this very day	This refers to the present time when this book of the Bible was written.
411	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]])
412	2SA	18	20	qeg4			0	the bearer of news	the one who tells the news
413	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.
414	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.
415	2SA	18	29	l8s8			0	a great disturbance	This means that people were acting as though things were not right.
416	2SA	19	3	z9zj			0	sneak	move without being seen by others
417	2SA	19	6	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]])
418	2SA	19	10	n7fv			0	the king	This refers to David.
419	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]])
420	2SA	19	16	p33r	translate-names		0	Gera	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
421	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]])
422	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]])
423	2SA	19	19	m7n5			0	your servant	Here Shimei refers to himself this way to humble himself before the king and honor the king.
424	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]])
425	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]])
426	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]])
427	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]])
428	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]])
429	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]])
430	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]])
431	2SA	19	31	g56k			0	the Jordan	the Jordan River
432	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]])
433	2SA	19	32	a2k7			0	had furnished the king with provisions	had provided what the king needed
434	2SA	19	37	tj5t			0	General Information:	Barzillai asks that Kimham be allowed to take his place instead with David.
435	2SA	19	37	lt2a	translate-names		0	Kimham	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
436	2SA	19	40	hzp4			0	Kimham	See how you translated this name in [2 Samuel 19:37](../19/37.md).
437	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
438	2SA	19	41	hgi3			0	the Jordan	the Jordan River
439	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
440	2SA	20	1	fz8c			0	to be at the same place	This refers to the town of Gilgal.
441	2SA	20	1	a6ci	translate-names		0	Sheba ... Bikri	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
442	2SA	20	3	p4su			0	widows	These are women whose husbands have died.
443	2SA	20	4	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]])
444	2SA	20	6	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]])
445	2SA	20	6	qm7j			0	do us more harm	hurt us more
446	2SA	20	6	q3jp			0	pursue after	chase after
447	2SA	20	7	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]])
448	2SA	20	8	kyh2			0	When they were	When Joab and the men of Judah were
449	2SA	20	8	g899			0	belt	a strip of leather or other material used to hold clothing or weapons in place
450	2SA	20	8	gg8n			0	sheathed sword	This means the sword was in its protective covering.
451	2SA	20	9	cca2			0	my cousin	Amasa was the son of the sister of Joab's mother.
452	2SA	20	9	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.
453	2SA	20	10	e612			0	dagger	a short sword that is easy to hide and was often used for close-in fighting and assassinations
454	2SA	20	10	pd2k			0	bowels spilled	intestines spilled
455	2SA	20	12	rgl8			0	he carried Amasa	he carried Amasa's body
456	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]])
457	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]])
458	2SA	20	14	ig39			0	also pursued Sheba	also followed Sheba
459	2SA	20	15	u7dg			0	They caught up with him	Joab and the soldiers caught up with him
460	2SA	20	15	t6t2			0	against the city against the wall	against the city wall
461	2SA	20	18	xv3v			0	that advice would end the matter	that advice would solve the problem
462	2SA	20	22	l63y			0	every man to his home	every man went to his own home
463	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]])
464	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]])
465	2SA	20	24	qv95	translate-names		0	Adoniram	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
466	2SA	20	24	rx8x			0	the men who did forced labor	the slave workers
467	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]])
468	2SA	20	25	pjz3	translate-names		0	Sheva	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
469	2SA	20	26	w67i	translate-names		0	Ira	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
470	2SA	20	26	qk9a	translate-names		0	Jairite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
471	2SA	21	intro	abcl			0		# 2 Samuel 21 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Famine caused by a broken oath<br>When Israel first conquered the land, they promised not to kill the people of Gibeon. When Saul tried to kill them all, God caused a famine in Israel. David made amends with the people of Gideon and the famine ended. David also kept his vow to Jonathan's sons. This helps to show the wisdom of king David. Although these people were not Israelites, they believed in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])<br><br>### Wisdom, grace and justice<br>David is seen to have many great qualities in this chapter. These were qualities important for a king of Israel: wisdom, grace and justice. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])<br>
472	2SA	21	1	f1fs			0	because of Saul and his murderous family	Saul had killed many Gibeonites, and Saul's descendants are guilty because of this sin.
473	2SA	21	4	xp8q			0	It is not a matter of silver or gold	Money will not solve the problem
474	2SA	21	5	tq7e			0	who schemed against us	who made plans against us
475	2SA	21	6	ac94			0	we will hang them	we will execute them by hanging
476	2SA	21	6	gb8q			0	in Gibeah of Saul	Saul was from the town of Gibeah.
477	2SA	21	7	u686			0	Mephibosheth	Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan. See how you translated his name in [2 Samuel 4:4](../04/04.md).
478	2SA	21	8	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).
479	2SA	21	8	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]])
480	2SA	21	8	ab2b			0	Merab	This is the name of a woman. See how you translated it in [2 Samuel 3:13](../03/13.md).
481	2SA	21	8	p5t5	translate-names		0	Meholathite	This is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
482	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).
483	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).
484	2SA	21	12	vw7s			0	the public square	This is an area near the city gate where people did various kinds of business.
485	2SA	21	12	nd8d	translate-names		0	Beth Shan	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
486	2SA	21	12	ku3i			0	Gilboa	See how you translated the name of this place in [2 Samuel 1:6](../01/06.md).
487	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]])
488	2SA	21	14	bga5	translate-names		0	Kish	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
489	2SA	21	14	kw3r			0	his father	Saul's father
490	2SA	21	16	d7sb	translate-names		0	Ishbi-Benob	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
491	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).
492	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.
493	2SA	21	18	ei1h	translate-names		0	Gob	This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
494	2SA	21	18	zih5	translate-names		0	Sibbekai ... Saph	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
495	2SA	21	18	zz7e	translate-names		0	Hushathite ... Rephaim	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
496	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]])
497	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]])
498	2SA	21	19	x5yp	translate-names		0	Bethlehemite ... Gittite	These are names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
499	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]])
500	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]])
501	2SA	22	1	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]])
502	2SA	22	1	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.
503	2SA	22	3	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]])
504	2SA	22	3	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]])
505	2SA	22	5	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]])
506	2SA	22	5	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]])
507	2SA	22	5	p6bv			0	the rushing waters of destruction	This is a picture of fast-flowing flood waters that destroy everything in their path.
508	2SA	22	6	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]])
509	2SA	22	7	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]])
510	2SA	22	7	m7xw			0	In my distress	In my great trouble
511	2SA	22	7	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.
512	2SA	22	7	w8ts	figs-personification		0	his ears	David speaks of Yahweh as if he had ears. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
513	2SA	22	8	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]])
514	2SA	22	8	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]])
515	2SA	22	8	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]])
516	2SA	22	9	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]])
517	2SA	22	9	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]])
518	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]])
519	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]])
520	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]])
521	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]])
522	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]])
523	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]])
524	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]])
525	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]])
526	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]])
527	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]])
528	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]])
529	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]])
530	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]])
531	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
532	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]])
533	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]])
534	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.
535	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]])
536	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
537	2SA	22	19	nty3			0	the day of my distress	the time of my distress
538	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.
539	2SA	22	22	ui5d			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
540	2SA	22	23	ze3e			0	have been before me	This means David constantly reads and thinks about God's decrees.
541	2SA	22	24	fv6x			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
542	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]])
543	2SA	22	26	s5yt			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
544	2SA	22	28	p62n			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
545	2SA	22	28	b16y			0	you bring them down	you destroy their pride
546	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]])
547	2SA	22	30	i7gq			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
548	2SA	22	31	gj1g			0	The word of Yahweh is pure	Everything Yahweh says is true
549	2SA	22	32	ydz2			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
550	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]])
551	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.
552	2SA	22	34	b4kp			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
553	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]])
554	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]])
555	2SA	22	35	p7ie			0	to bend a bow of bronze	Only a very strong man could use a bow made from metal.
556	2SA	22	36	ks2j			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
557	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]])
558	2SA	22	36	ae4t			0	your favor	God answered David's prayers and granted him blessings and success over his enemies.
559	2SA	22	38	y311			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
560	2SA	22	38	w4kt			0	pursued my enemies	chased my enemies
561	2SA	22	40	u95h			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
562	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]])
563	2SA	22	40	ea24			0	you put under me those who rise up against me	you helped me defeat those who fought against me
564	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.
565	2SA	22	41	ip4h			0	I annihilated	I completely destroyed
566	2SA	22	42	a9ti			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
567	2SA	22	42	h32w			0	They cried	My enemies cried
568	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.
569	2SA	22	44	ei29			0	General Information:	David continues his song to Yahweh.
570	2SA	22	44	th42			0	from the disputes of my own people	This refers to those among the Israelites who rebelled against King David.
571	2SA	22	44	p5i2			0	A people that I have not known	A foreign people
572	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]])
573	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
574	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
575	2SA	22	49	e1y3			0	from violent men	from those who want to harm me
576	2SA	22	50	r7zu			0	General Information:	David concludes his song to Yahweh.
577	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)
578	2SA	23	intro	abcn			0		# 2 Samuel 23 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<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 poetry in 23:2-7.<br><br>2 Samuel 23:8-39 is a list of the famous people in David's army along with some of the special deeds some of them did. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Everlasting covenant<br>This is a reference to the covenant God previously made with David. (See: [2 Samuel 7](../07/01.md), [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]).<br>
579	2SA	23	1	jk1i			0	Now	This marks the beginning of a new section of the book.
580	2SA	23	1	lw9i			0	these are the last words	This refers to what David will say in 2 Samuel 23:2-7.
581	2SA	23	1	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]])
582	2SA	23	1	khe9			0	psalmist	This is a person who writes psalms or songs.
583	2SA	23	2	ey25			0	by me	by David
584	2SA	23	3	il6g			0	General Information:	This continues David's last words.
585	2SA	23	3	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]])
586	2SA	23	3	a7ac			0	in the fear of God	respecting God
587	2SA	23	5	rp1i			0	General Information:	This continues David's last words.
588	2SA	23	5	gq5b			0	ordered and sure	This means God's covenant is properly organized and will not change so David's family can trust it.
589	2SA	23	6	abg3			0	General Information:	This concludes David's last words.
590	2SA	23	6	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
591	2SA	23	8	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]])
592	2SA	23	9	lp1n	translate-names		0	General Information:	This continues the list of David's greatest soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
593	2SA	23	10	jab4			0	only to strip the bodies	only to take what they wanted from the dead bodies of the enemies
594	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]])
595	2SA	23	11	kv12			0	a field of lentils	a field where someone had planted lentils
596	2SA	23	11	t6zi	translate-unknown		0	lentils	a flat seed, eaten like beans (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
597	2SA	23	11	dqs9			0	the army fled	the Israelite army ran away
598	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).
599	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).
600	2SA	23	14	f68v			0	in his stronghold	in his protected place
601	2SA	23	14	pej4			0	the Philistines had established at Bethlehem	some Philistines soldiers were controlling the village of Bethlehem
602	2SA	23	16	r8yf			0	broke through the army	fought their way through the enemy army
603	2SA	23	18	jjf7			0	Abishai ... Zeruiah	These are the names of men. Translate them as in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md).
604	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.
605	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.
606	2SA	23	20	l41w	translate-names		0	Kabzeel	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
607	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).
608	2SA	23	20	vqy6			0	Ariel	This is the name of a man.
609	2SA	23	22	k95v			0	did these feats	did these mighty deeds
610	2SA	23	22	nbw7			0	three mighty men	This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah.
611	2SA	23	23	l8t2			0	his bodyguard	a group of soldiers in charge of guarding David
612	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]])
613	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]])
614	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]])
615	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]])
616	2SA	24	intro	abco			0		# 2 Samuel 24 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Counting soldiers<br>David ordered the leaders of his army to count how many men of fighting age there were. He was not supposed to do this because it showed he did not trust God. God was displeased and offered David three punishments. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
617	2SA	24	1	dq6l			0	he moved David against them	he caused David to oppose them
618	2SA	24	1	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]])
619	2SA	24	2	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]])
620	2SA	24	2	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.
621	2SA	24	4	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.
622	2SA	24	5	h1bw			0	They crossed	Joab and the commanders of the army crossed
623	2SA	24	5	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]])
624	2SA	24	5	zpx8	translate-names		0	Jazer	This is a town in Gad. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
625	2SA	24	6	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]])
626	2SA	24	8	db36			0	they had gone	Joab and the commanders had gone
627	2SA	24	9	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
628	2SA	24	9	b91x			0	in Israel	This refers to the northern tribes of Israel.
629	2SA	24	9	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]])
630	2SA	24	9	e4ft			0	of Judah	This refers to the southern tribe of Judah.
631	2SA	24	11	a4ac			0	David's seer	This means Gad was the official prophet in the royal palace.
632	2SA	24	14	q8an			0	I am in deep trouble	I am in terrible trouble
633	2SA	24	15	jgc8			0	a fixed time	This is the time God decided he would stop the plague.
634	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]])
635	2SA	24	16	y4es	translate-names		0	Araunah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
636	2SA	24	16	ug3p			0	the threshing floor	A threshing floor was a hard, flat surface where edible grain was separated from chaff.
637	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]])
638	2SA	24	22	p54x			0	threshing sledges	heavy boards used to separate grain from the rest of the wheat plant