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# They said
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The word "They" here refers to Gibeonites.
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# Do not withdraw your hands from your servants
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This humble request is stated with two negatives to emphasize the need for a positive action. Alternate translation: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
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# your hands
The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. Alternate translation: "your strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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