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22KI11ip770Moab rebelledThe people who lived in Moab rebelled
32KI12n4u5translate-names0Baal-Zebub(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
42KI13xk530YahwehThis 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.
52KI13vu6ltranslate-names0the TishbiteThis refers to someone from the city of Tishbe. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
62KI15h8rrfigs-explicit0When the messengers returned to AhaziahAfter meeting with Elijah, the messengers returned to the king instead of going to Ekron. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
72KI110zh8j0from heavenfrom the sky
82KI113ptv60implored himbegged him
92KI117sl2v0the word of Yahweh that Elijah had spokenwhat Yahweh had told Elijah that Elijah had spoken
102KI2introi2160# 2 Kings 02 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter ends the story of Elijah and begins the story of Elisha.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>Elisha replaces Elijah as the chief prophet of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br>
112KI21pmc10a whirlwinda strong wind that spins around and around
122KI25w9wu0Then the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came to Elisha and said to himWhen Elijah and Elisha came near Jericho, the sons of the prophets who were from there said to Elisha
132KI28v3mg0cloakouter piece of clothing used as a covering
142KI28cca70The river divided on both sides so that the two of them walked over on dry groundThe water of the Jordan River opened up so there was a dry path for Elijah and Elisha to cross over to the other side
152KI29l4ab0It came aboutit happened
162KI212su110My father, my fatherElisha is calling Elijah his respected leader.
172KI213t6ri0cloakThe cloak was the otter clothing of a prophet. It was the sign of his job. When Elisha took Elijah's cloak he was saying he was taking Elijah's place as prophet.
182KI214jjx10they divided on both sides and Elisha crossed overThe river separated and Elisha walked to the other side on dry ground, the same way he did previously when he was with Elijah.
192KI215cz8j0bowed themselves to the ground before himThey are showing him deep respect and acknowledging him as their new leader.
202KI219s8840The men of the cityThe leaders of the city
212KI219rms60fruitfulproducing good crops
222KI223gyr20baldheadA bald person does not have any hair on their head. The young boys were mocking Elisha for having a bald head.
232KI33n4cttranslate-names0NebatThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
242KI37q4bl0General Information:King Joram continues speaking to King Jehoshaphat.
252KI38cld50By way of the wilderness of EdomBy going through the wilderness of Edom
262KI39ei9n0They wandered aroundPossible meanings are 1) the kings were not sure where they were going, and so they changed direction often or 2) the kings knew where they were going and they walked around Moab ([2 Kings 3:8](../03/08.md)).
272KI311ql15translate-names0ShaphatThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
282KI315hy8s0Then it came to passAnd it happened that
292KI315ngt80harpistsomeone who plays the harp
302KI316wr490trenchesA trench is a long ditch that workers dig in the ground to collect water.
312KI319u2490fortified cityA fortified city is well protected from enemies by such things as high walls or a easily defensible location.
322KI320bag30there came waterwater began flowing
332KI320xh8j0the country was filled with waterand soon the country became filled with water
342KI320qt740countryland, ground
352KI321by8mwriting-background0NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about the Moabite army preparing to meet the three kings and their armies in battle. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
362KI324g9vn0fled before themran away from them
372KI325g449translate-names0Kir HaresethThis is the capital of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
382KI326v9le0King MeshaTranslate the name of this king the same as you did in [2 Kings 3:4](../03/04.md).
392KI326hl9e0that the battle was lostthat his army was being defeated
402KI326d77c0swordsmensoldiers who fight with swords
412KI327d4k7figs-explicit0offered him as a burnt offeringKing Mesha burned his son with fire until he died. He did this as an offering to Chemosh, the false god of Moab. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
422KI4introma9j0# 2 Kings 04 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Elisha continues with a group of stories about the miracles Elisha did. (See: [2 Kings 4-6](./01.md) and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Widow<br>Elisha helps a widow financially, and he correctly prophesies that a barren woman would conceive and have a baby by the next year. Later, when that child dies, Elisha miraculously causes him to come back to life. Also, Elisha causes a poisonous food to no longer be harmful, and he miraculously feeds 100 people with only 20 loaves of bread.<br>
432KI41iu5k0Your servant my husbandMy husband, who was your servant
442KI41s3r10creditorperson who lends other people money
452KI42n1q60Your servant has nothingThe woman refers to herself as Elisha's servant to show him honor.
462KI42rwy3figs-hyperbole0nothing in the house, except a pot of oilThis is an exaggeration. The only valuable thing she had was a jar of oil. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
472KI46ln260the vesselsthe jars
482KI48agh3translate-names0ShunemThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
492KI48zxt50passed bytraveled through Shunem
502KI49t6m90See, now I realizeNow I understand
512KI49s4jr0who is always passing bywho travels by regularly
522KI410dnv60General Information:The important woman continues talking to her husband about Elisha.
532KI412jqx1translate-names0GehaziThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
542KI415cvk30Call herAsk her to come to see me
552KI415r7hp0When he had called herWhen Gehazi had called her
562KI416ybj50a sonyour son
572KI416if5w0my master and man of GodThe woman uses both of these names to refer to Elisha.
582KI416a4ew0your servantThe woman refers to herself as Elisha's servant to show him honor.
592KI417gn4c0at the same time in the following yearduring the same season the next year
602KI418r4hu0When the child had grownWhen the child was older
612KI421hf6dfigs-explicit0on the bed of the man of GodThis was the bed in the room she had prepared for Elisha when he traveled through Shunem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
622KI421a8m10the man of GodElisha, the man of God
632KI425yqh50So she went and came to the man of God at Mount CarmelSo she traveled toward Mount Carmel where Elisha, the man of God, was
642KI425kpg90So when the man of God saw her in the distanceWhile she was still far off, and Elisha saw her coming
652KI427kq550the mountainMount Carmel
662KI427wjr10Yahweh has hidden the problem from me, and has told me nothingElisha can see that the woman is upset but Yahweh has not revealed to him the cause of her problem.
672KI429g9dl0Dress for travelGet ready to travel
682KI429gd610If you meet any man, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer himElisha wanted Gehazi to travel as quickly as possible, without even stopping to talk to anyone.
692KI433xt9g0So Elisha went in and shut the door on the child and himselfSo Elisha went by himself into the room where the child lay, closed the door
702KI435k6ei0stretched himself out on the boylaid on top of the boy again
712KI436i9qz0the Shunammitethe Shunammite woman
722KI438mkn90stewThis is a dish that is usually made of meat and vegetables cooked in a pot with liquid.
732KI439n9y90wild gourdsThese vegetables were growing wild, meaning someone had not planted them.
742KI439e7es0fill the fold of his robeHe lifted the bottom edge of his robe up to his waist to make a place to carry more gourds than he could carry with his hands only.
752KI440q1p20they poured out the stewthey poured the stew into bowls
762KI441ss470He threw it into the potHe added it to the stew in the pot
772KI441r9hq0Pour it out for the peopleServe it to the people
782KI442e27ztranslate-names0Baal ShalishahThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
792KI442h26n0from the new harvestmade from the grain from the new harvest
802KI5intron1ty0# 2 Kings 05 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The stories of Elisha's miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]])<br>
812KI53nz190The girl said to her mistressThe girl from Israel, who had been captured by the Aramean soldiers, spoke to Naaman's wife.
822KI58ck820General Information:Elisha talks to the King of Israel about Naaman.
832KI510p9phfigs-metaphor0you will be cleanthis means that he will no longer be unclean. A person who God considers spiritually unacceptable or defiled is spoken of as if the person were physically unclean. God considers a person who has leprosy as being defiled and unclean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
842KI512i532translate-names0Abanah and PharparThese are the names of rivers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
852KI512d7lx0went away in a ragewas very angry as he walked away
862KI514t8jh0the man of GodElisha, the man of God
872KI514fh8a0His fleshHis skin
882KI515j17q0there is no God in all the earth except in Israelthe only God in all the earth is in Israel
892KI517j1as0your servantNaaman refers to himself as Elisha's servant to honor him.
902KI518xb8a0when my kingThis is referring to the king of Aram, the king that Namaan works for.
912KI520rr3d0He had traveledNaaman had traveled
922KI520e8j4translate-names0GehaziSee how you translated this man's name in [2 Kings 4:12](../04/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
932KI520d3ge0has spared this Naaman the Arameanhas let Naaman the Aramean leave too easily
942KI520zf650by not receivingby not accepting
952KI523hvj30laid them on twogave them to
962KI525g7mt0Your servantGehazi refers to himself here as Elisha's servant.
972KI63hhg80your servantsHere one of the prophet refers to the of the sons of the prophets as Elisha's servants to show him honor.
982KI64id1n0General Information:Elisha goes with the prophets to cut trees.
992KI65aig10Oh noThe man said this to show that he was upset and frustrated. If you have a way of expressing these emotions in your language, you can use it here.
1002KI66b5x50So the man of God saidSo Elisha, the man of God, asked
1012KI66vgb60He then cut off a stick, threw it in the water, and made the iron floatGod uses Elisha to perform a miracle. The ax head rises to the surface of the water and it stays there so the prophet can pick it up.
1022KI66q3qa0made the iron floatcaused the iron to float
1032KI68q2d70Now the king of Aram was waging war against IsraelWhen the king of Aram was at war with Israel,
1042KI68qf7l0NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author starts to tell a new part of the story.
1052KI69k7a60the man of GodElisha the man of God
1062KI69e7xw0Be careful not to pass that place, for the Arameans are going down thereElisha knew the specific place that the Arameans were going to set up their camp and advised the king of Israel for his soldiers to avoid that area.
1072KI610ta6i0to the place about which the man of God had spoken and warned himThis refers to the place that Elisha had warned the king about in [2 Kings 6:9](../06/09.md).
1082KI612utm20my master, kingThis refers to the king of Aram.
1092KI612kf930the words that you speak in your own bedroomwhat you say in the privacy of your own bedroom
1102KI613j6jn0he is in DothanElisha is in Dothan
1112KI613q8tptranslate-names0DothanThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1122KI614m6bp0So the kingThis refers to the king of Aram.
1132KI615ic1z0had risen early and gone outside, beholdgot up early in the morning and went outside, and he saw
1142KI617z4r50he saw. Beholdhe could see. What he saw was that
1152KI617si9b0the mountain was full of horsesthe mountainside was covered with horses
1162KI618a6750these peopleThis refers to the Aramean soldiers.
1172KI621y74c0when he saw themwhen he saw the Aramean soldiers
1182KI622we2x0Elisha answeredElisha was replying to the king of Israel's question.
1192KI622ga8c0go to their masterThis refers to the king of Aram.
1202KI623ssk30Those bandsThose groups
1212KI626s9jn0was passing by on the wallwalking on top of the city wall
1222KI626ver80my masterThe woman referred to the king by this name to show him respect.
1232KI627hhf30He saidThe king of Israel answered the woman,
1242KI629x1zj0we boiledwe cooked
1252KI630ht3d0now he was passing by on the wallHe had been walking on the city wall when the woman called out to him in [2 Kings 6:24](../06/24.md). Now he continued walking along it.
1262KI633q6nq0BeholdPay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important
1272KI7introtr2p0# 2 Kings 07 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The stories of Elisha's miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Fear<br>God caused the army of Aram to hear the sound of an enormous army approaching so they all ran away leaving all their food behind.<br>
1282KI72d4g80but you will not eat any of itbut you will not eat any of the flour or barely
1292KI73fjf70NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the writer starts to tell a new part of the story.
1302KI74phg10If they keep us alive, we will live, and if they kill us, we will only dieThe four men with leprosy are saying that the Arameans might feed them so that they can live, or they might kill them, which would be no worse since they would die anyway.
1312KI75s9aa0at twilightThis refers to the early evening after the sun has set, but before it is dark.
1322KI75wz760the outermost partthe edge
1332KI76mi4l0the Aramean army hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses—the noise of another large armyThe soldiers of the Aramean army heard noises that sounded like a large army approaching to battle them. This was not an actual army, but the Lord had made them hear these sounds.
1342KI76ue8p0they said to each otherthe Aramean soldiers said to each other
1352KI77q69m0General Information:This is what happened after the Lord caused the Aramean soldiers to think they heard a large enemy army approaching their camp.
1362KI77nsr20in the twilightThis refers to the early evening after the sun has set, but before it is dark.
1372KI79rl1z0until daybreakuntil morning
1382KI712w1yt0take them aliveThis means that they would capture the people and not kill them.
1392KI715zcq20They went after them to the JordanThey followed the path the Aramean army took all the way to the Jordan River
1402KI716e95z0plundered the campThis refers to taking items from a defeated army.
1412KI717r27e0trampled him downThe crowd of people were in such a rush to get to the food in the camp that they knocked over the man and trampled him to death.
1422KI718a3ewwriting-endofstory0General Information:In this verse, the writer summarizes what happened by repeating the events that he described in [2 Kings 7:1](../07/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
1432KI718ky490About this timeAbout this time tomorrow
1442KI719n3lywriting-endofstory0General Information:In this verse, the writer summarizes what happened by repeating the events that he described in [2 Kings 7:2](../07/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
1452KI719e8ni0but you will not eat any of itbut you will not eat any of the flour or barley
1462KI8introbje70# 2 Kings 08 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The stories of of Elisha's miracles continue in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Kings<br>Elisha told Hazael that he would be king of Aram. Jehoram became king of Judah. He was evil so Edom and Libna revolted and chose their own kings. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])<br>
1472KI81j1320NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author starts to tell a new part of the story.
1482KI81uw760the woman whose son he had restored to lifeThe story of this woman and her son is found at [2 Kings 4:8](../04/08.md).
1492KI81d8nn0he had restored to lifehe had caused to become alive again
1502KI82j2gk0the woman arose and she obeyed the word of the man of GodTo arise here is for a person to stop what he is doing and begin to do what he needs to do. She may have been standing when she heard Elisha speak and decided to go.
1512KI82q2bu0the man of GodElisha, the man of God
1522KI83u7ww0to the kingThis refers to the king of Israel.
1532KI84a78nwriting-background0NowThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells us background information about what the king was doing when the woman arrived. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1542KI85dt7a0had restored to life the child who was deadhad caused the child who was dead to become alive again
1552KI88ds2ttranslate-names0HazaelThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1562KI88weg20the man of GodElisha, the man of God
1572KI88ks640consult with Yahweh through him, sayingask Elisha to ask Yahweh
1582KI811y1jt0until he was ashameduntil Hazael felt uncomfortable
1592KI812c1pw0my masterHazael refers to Elisha this way to honor him.
1602KI812k88j0Because I knowGod has shown Elisha what will take place in the future.
1612KI816x6vk0General Information:Jehoram becomes king of Judah.
1622KI816kr570Jehoram began to reignJehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, became the king of Judah.
1632KI818s1wc0for he had Ahab's daughter as his wifeJehoram had married king Ahab's daughter.
1642KI820g8i20Edom revolted from underEdom rebelled against
1652KI820m55m0they set a king over themselvesthey appointed a king to rule over themselves
1662KI822bue70General Information:King Jehoram of Judah dies and his son Ahaziah becomes king.
1672KI822tvz80So Edom has been in rebellion against the rule of Judah to this present daySo after that, Edom was no longer controlled by Judah, and it is still like that
1682KI822gu5q0to this present dayto the time that this book was written
1692KI823nxu40As for the other matters concerning Jehoram, all that he didTo read more about the history of Jehoram and what he did,
1702KI824a8hw0Then Ahaziah his son became king in his placeThen Ahaziah, Jehoram's son, became king after he died
1712KI825xk560General Information:Ahaziah becomes king of Judah.
1722KI826ja9utranslate-names0Athaliah ... OmriAthaliah is the name of a woman. Omri is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1732KI9introeu4t0# 2 Kings 09 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The life of Elisha continues in this chapter.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### King Jehu<br>Elisha told a young prophet to go and tell Jehu that God had made him the new king. Jehu killed the kings of both Israel and Judah and Jezebel, the mother of the king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br>
1742KI91u975translate-names0Ramoth GileadTranslate the name of this city the same as you did in [2 Kings 8:28](../08/28.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1752KI92bsu9translate-names0Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of NimshiThis means that Jehoshaphat is Jehu's father and that Nimshi is Jehoshapat's father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1762KI92suq10companionsThese are the people with whom Jehu was sitting.
1772KI92ycw40an inner chambera private room
1782KI97n5fj0General Information:The young prophet continues to speak to Jehu, whom he had just anointed as king over Israel.
1792KI99wgr20General Information:The young prophet continues to speak the words of Yahweh to Jehu, whom he had just anointed as king over Israel.
1802KI911b3690the servants of his masterThis refers to the other officers who were serving King Ahab.
1812KI911p1vq0mad fellowcrazy man
1822KI912vtu90Tell usTell us what he said
1832KI912hqz30He said this and that to meHe talked about some things
1842KI914hv9ptranslate-names0NimshiTranslate the name of this man the same as you did in [2 Kings 9:2](../09/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1852KI914s5nwwriting-background0Now JoramThis word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells background information about about how Joram was wounded and went to recover in Jezreel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
1862KI914w256translate-names0HazaelTranslate the name of this man the same as you did in [2 Kings 8:8](../08/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1872KI915u6gv0Jehu said to the servants of JoramThis refers to the officers who were with Joram at Ramoth Gilead.
1882KI917d5k30watchmanguard
1892KI917fqp20the company of Jehu as he came at a distanceJehu and his men as they were still far away
1902KI918a5780The messenger has met them, but he is not coming backThe watchman told King Joram that the man he sent out is not coming back with a reply to the king's question.
1912KI919pk6m0Then he sent out a second man on horseback, who came to themThen king Joram sent a second messenger riding a horse, who went out to meet Jehu and his army
1922KI921if9v0each in his charioteach in his own chariot
1932KI921tg650They found him atWhen they reached Jehu, he was at
1942KI921q3cntranslate-names0NabothThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1952KI921byn3translate-names0JezreeliteThis refers to a person from Jezreel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1962KI923nse30turned his chariot and fledturned his chariot around to try to flee
1972KI923nc8t0treacherytrickery or deception
1982KI925w6pdtranslate-names0BidkarThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1992KI925mp870Think about howRemember
2002KI925x3uz0Yahweh placed this prophecy against himYahweh spoke this prophecy against Ahab
2012KI926p73v0pick him up and throw him on this fieldtake Joram's dead body and throw it into the field of Naboth
2022KI926y67y0according to the word of Yahwehto fulfill the prophecy spoken to us
2032KI927gu340General Information:This is the account of what happened to Ahaziah, the king of Judah, after Jehu killed Joram.
2042KI927z52z0saw thissaw what happened to Joram
2052KI927yl6ptranslate-names0Beth Haggan ... Gur ... Ibleam ... MegiddoThese are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2062KI928bl6s0his fathershis ancestors
2072KI930fnb30painted her eyes, arranged her hairput on makeup, made her hair look nice
2082KI931z2vetranslate-names0ZimriThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2092KI933v8nz0Throw her downJehu was telling the eunuchs to throw Jezebel out of the window.
2102KI933fj4yfigs-euphemism0So they threw Jezebel downThe eunuchs threw Jezebel out of the high window and she died when she hit the ground. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
2112KI935l1m80the palms of her handsThe palm is the inner part of the hand.
2122KI936pqz3translate-names0the TishbiteThis refers to someone from the city of Tishbe. See how you translated this in [2 Kings 1:3](../01/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2132KI937xj6d0dungmanure, specifically dung used as a fertilizer
2142KI10introabca0# 2 Kings 10 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>God's prophecy against the family of Ahab was fulfilled. Jehu killed all of Ahab's descendants and all the worshipers of Baal. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]])<br>
2152KI104m1vq0But they were terrifiedThen they were very afraid
2162KI104h24j0the two kingstwo kings, Joram and Ahaziah
2172KI106g3if0listento hear and obey
2182KI108jl7j0of the king's sonsof Ahab's descendants
2192KI109r1rc0Jehu went out and stoodJehu went to the city gate and stood before the people
2202KI1012s861translate-names0Beth Eked of the shepherdThis was the name of a place where sheep were sheared. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2212KI1013h9iy0going down to greetgoing to visit
2222KI1013w59s0the children of the kingthe children of King Joram
2232KI1014v6f80So they took them aliveSo they captured them
2242KI1015hcx6translate-names0Jehonadab son of RecabThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2252KI1017kbl60royal lineentire royal family
2262KI1018da4q0gathered all the people togethercalled all the people and had them come to where he was
2272KI1018gl450all the people togetherall the people of Samaria
2282KI1018yq9j0serve him muchserve him much more than Ahab
2292KI1019qw510Let no one be left outDo not leave anyone out
2302KI1023hbh10he said to the worshipers of BaalJehu said to the people who were in the temple to worship Baal
2312KI1023p3nc0but the worshipers of Baal alonebut that only worshipers of Baal are here
2322KI1024vh3i0whoever lets that man escape, his life will be taken for the life of the one who escapedwe will kill the man who let him escape
2332KI1029yas2translate-names0NebatSee how you translated this man's name in [2 Kings 3:3](../03/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2342KI1032v39i0began to cut off regions from Israelbegan to cause the territory controlled by Israel to become smaller
2352KI1032lup50regionsareas of land
2362KI1032ar6ftranslate-names0HazaelSee how you translated this king's name in [2 Kings 8:8](../08/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2372KI1033n3me0from the Jordan eastwardfrom the land east of the Jordan
2382KI1033ef2ftranslate-names0Aroer ... BashanThese are all names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2392KI1035g2qitranslate-names0JehoahazThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2402KI1036m23h0The time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight yearsJehu reigned over Israel in Samaria for twenty-eight years
2412KI11introabcb0# 2 Kings 11 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is the beginning of the story of the spiritual revival in Judah under Joash. The people returned to properly worshiping Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Athaliah's evil actions<br>The mother of the king of Judah, Athaliah, killed all the royal children so that she could rule. She was not able to kill the baby Joash because his aunt hid him in the temple. When Joash was seven years old, the chief priest conspired with the army and made Joash king. They killed Athaliah and destroyed the temple of Baal. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br>
2422KI111q8rutranslate-names0AthaliahThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2432KI111ed430saw that her son was deadbecame aware that her son was dead
2442KI112e2rn0took Joash son of Ahaziah, and hid him away from among the king's sons who were killed, along with his nurse; she put them into a bedroom. They hid him from Athaliah so that he was not killed.took Ahaziah's very young son Joash and hid him and his nursemaid in a bedroom in the temple. So he was not killed
2452KI112ys17translate-names0JehoshebaThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2462KI112b2rw0JoashThis is the name of a man.
2472KI114qlj70Connecting Statement:This continues the story of what happens after Joash, the son of King Azahiah, was hidden in the temple after all King Azahiah's other descendants were killed.
2482KI114n18ctranslate-names0Jehoiadathe high priest (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2492KI114pvj60CaritesThis is the name of a particular group of the royal guards.
2502KI114ycq80Then he showed them the king's sonJehoiada revealed to them that Joash, King Azahiah's son, was still alive.
2512KI117ap6i0General Information:Jehoiada continues giving directions to the soldiers who will protect King Joash.
2522KI119duu30Each oneEach commander
2532KI1110jsa10were in the house of Yahwehwere stored in the temple
2542KI1112bh8m0brought out the king's son JoashJehoiada, the high priest, brought king Ahaziah's son, Joash, out from the temple apartment where he had been raised in hiding.
2552KI1112i4yu0gave him the covenant decreespresented him with the book of the law
2562KI1112sz230clapped their handsClapping their hands was a sign of the happiness of the people at the anointing of the new king.
2572KI1113xrt90the noise of the guardThis refers to the noise made by all the soldiers.
2582KI1113c8pr0she came to the people in the house of Yahwehshe came to where the people had gathered at the temple
2592KI1114ty2h0She looked, and, behold, the king was standingWhen she arrived, she was surprised to see King Joash standing
2602KI1114tnu70by the pillarby one of the pillars of the temple
2612KI1114le1p0as the custom waswhich was the usual place for the king to stand
2622KI1114xwj40the trumpetersthe people who played the trumpets
2632KI1114kxx4translate-symaction0Athaliah tore her clothesShe tore her clothes to express that she was very upset and angry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
2642KI1114tc820Treason! Treason!You are traitors! You have betrayed me!
2652KI1117uxx60also between the king and the peoplealso made a covenant between the king and the people
2662KI1118tn2k0the house of Baalthe temple of Baal
2672KI1118qky4translate-names0MattanThis is the name of a male priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2682KI1119u5jn0General Information:They take the new king, Joash, from the temple to the palace.
2692KI1119yh950CaritesThis is the name of a particular group of the royal guards.
2702KI1119j4wu0brought down the king from the house of Yahweh and they went into the king's housebrought the king from the temple to the palace
2712KI12introabcc0# 2 Kings 12 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is the end of the story of the revival in Judah under Joash.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Temple<br>Joash repaired the temple. In many ways, the temple represents the relationship between the people and Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br>
2722KI121d8af0the reign of Joash beganJoash began to reign over Judah
2732KI121rhb3translate-names0ZibiahThis was the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2742KI121j5kp0Zibiah, of BeershebaZibiah, from the city of Beersheba
2752KI122zt6j0instructing himteaching him
2762KI124spc40the money that is brought in as sacred offerings into the house of YahwehThis refers to money that people gave to support the temple. This money came in three forms that are described in the rest of the sentence.
2772KI126zsi30by the twenty-third year of King Joashwhen Joash had been king for twenty three years
2782KI127jj8t0give it to those who can make the repairspay workers who will do the repairs
2792KI129c5170Instead, JehoiadaInstead of the priests collecting the money, Jehoiada
2802KI129zfe80on the right side as one comes into the house of Yahwehon the right side of the entrance to the temple
2812KI1210ri1a0the money foundthe money that they found in the chest
2822KI1211fj3g0weighed outcounted
2832KI1211ldg60who took care of the templewho repaired the temple
2842KI1211stw30carpenterspeople who build and repair things made of wood
2852KI1212ccn60masonspeople who build with stone
2862KI1212l79i0stonecutterspeople who cut stones into the correct size and shape
2872KI1212nj3x0for buying timber and cutting stoneto buy wood and to cut stone
2882KI1212azk60for all that was needed to be paid to repair itto pay for all of the needed repairs
2892KI1213v3c80did not pay to make for it anywas not spent to pay for any of the temple's
2902KI1213al8w0silver cups, lamp trimmers, basins, trumpets, or any gold or silver furnishingThese are items that would have been used by the priests for various temple tasks, such as sacrifices or festivals.
2912KI1215d5vz0to be accounted forto keep a record of how much money was received and spent
2922KI1217h8n3translate-names0HazaelThis is the name of the king of the country of Syria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2932KI1217l2270took itdefeated and took control of it
2942KI1218jt6efigs-metaphor0Jehoshaphat and Jehoram and Ahaziah, his fathersThese men were previous kings of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2952KI1218g6qu0set apartdedicated
2962KI1218uqk60the gold that was found in the storeroomsthe gold that was stored in the storerooms
2972KI1220bpc3translate-names0SillaThe location of this place is unknown. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2982KI1221a67itranslate-names0Jozabad ... Shimeath ... Jehozabad ... Shomer ... AmaziahThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
2992KI1221c8xh0with his ancestorsin the place where his ancestors were buried
3002KI1221jic70became king in his placebecame the next king of Judah
3012KI131k11v0reign over Israel in Samariarule over the kingdom of Israel located in Samaria
3022KI131sr5w0he reigned seventeen yearsJehoahaz was king for 17 years
3032KI132dmd40followed the sins of Jeroboamdid the same sins as Jeroboam
3042KI134hcy20implored Yahwehprayed to Yahweh
3052KI135n7zw0a rescuersomeone to rescue them
3062KI136yu8j0house of Jeroboamthe family of Jeroboam
3072KI137y28l0had destroyed themhad defeated the army of Jehoahaz
3082KI139kb13figs-euphemism0slept with his ancestorsThis is a polite way of saying that he died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3092KI1310j1vy0the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz began over Israel in SamariaJehoash son of Jehoahaz began to rule over Israel in Samaria
3102KI1310l84rtranslate-names0JehoashThis was a king of Israel who was the son of Jehoahaz. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3112KI1311gt2b0by which he had made Israel to sinby which Jeroboam had caused Israel to sin
3122KI1313q8g6figs-euphemism0Jehoash slept with his ancestorsThis a polite way to say that Jehoash died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3132KI1314jr120wept over himwept because Elisha was sick
3142KI1314h3da0My father, my fatherElisha was not the king's literal father. King Joash used this term as a sign of respect.
3152KI1317we660General Information:Elisha continues to talk to Joash, king of Israel.
3162KI1317wid30he shotJoash shot the arrow
3172KI1317gh9ytranslate-names0AphekThis was a city in the land of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3182KI1319zg7e0But the man of God was angry with himBut Elisha was angry with King Joash
3192KI1320jpb8writing-background0NowThis 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]])
3202KI1320eqh30at the beginning of the yeareach year during spring
3212KI1321kn7h0As they were burying a certain manAs some Israelites were burying a man's body
3222KI1321bnq20Elisha's gravethe grave where Elisha was buried
3232KI1321xm7e0he revived and stood up on his feetthe dead man came back to life and stood up
3242KI1324pn16translate-names0Hazael ... Ben HadadThese are names of kings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3252KI1324z9i40became king in his placebecame king after him
3262KI1325kwm4translate-names0Jehoash ... JehoahazThese are names of kings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3272KI1325v9pk0he recovered those cities of IsraelJehoash took back control of the Israelite cities that Ben Hadad had captured
3282KI14introabce0# 2 Kings 14 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The text begins to alternate between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah again.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Pride<br>Pride in one's success can make a person attempt and fail at something else. Amaziah defeated Edom so he wanted to fight Israel. But Israel defeated him and thoroughly humiliated him.<br>
3292KI141bnk50In the second year of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, king of IsraelWhen Jehoash son of Jehoahaz had been king of Israel for almost two years
3302KI141nnl60Amaziah son of Joash, king of Judah, began to reignAmaziah son of Joash, became the king of Judah
3312KI142bez2translate-names0Jehoaddan(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3322KI144xtm40General Information:The story of Amaziah's rule as king of Judah continues.
3332KI145l8qkwriting-newevent0It came aboutThis is used to introduce a new event. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
3342KI146nq560General Information:The narrator tells about what king Amaziah did after his father King Joash was murdered.
3352KI147th9a0Valley of SaltThis is the name of a place that is located south of the Dead Sea.
3362KI147n6i2translate-names0Sela ... JoktheelThey renamed the city of Sela. The new name was Joktheel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3372KI149c44nfigs-metaphor0A thistle that was in Lebanon ... trampled down the thistleThis is a word picture and a riddle. A cedar tree is great and a thistle is small and worthless. Jehoash compares himself to the cedar and Amaziah to the thistle and warns Amaziah not to attack. If you have a similar comparison in your own language, you can use it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3382KI149m2ge0thistletype of bush with thorns
3392KI1410t29y0Take pride in your victoryBe content with your victory
3402KI1411tea6translate-names0Beth ShemeshThis is a town in Judah near the border of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3412KI1412s7x50every man fled homeall the men in the army of Judah ran home
3422KI1413pau50General Information:This is what happened after the army of Israel defeated the army of Judah at Beth Shemesh.
3432KI1413y4k8translate-names0Ephraim Gate ... Corner GateThere are the names of gates in the wall of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3442KI1413b9astranslate-bdistance0cubitsA cubit was about 46 centimeters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
3452KI1416adn80became king in his placebecame king after him
3462KI1419is8mtranslate-names0LachishThis is a city in southwestern Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3472KI1419mf5g0but they sent men after him to LachishThe men who made the conspiracy sent other men to follow Amaziah to Lachish.
3482KI1420gt9h0General Information:This is what happened after the death of King Amaziah.
3492KI1420z4r20They brought him back on horsesThey brought Amaziah's body back on horses
3502KI1422j6intranslate-names0Elatha city in Judah (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3512KI1422p27q0restored it to Judahreturned it to Judah
3522KI1422q5ykfigs-euphemism0slept with his ancestorsThis is a poetic way to say he died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
3532KI1423mn4e0General Information:This describes what King Uzziah did after he became king.
3542KI1425i4vstranslate-names0Lebo HamathThis city was also called Hamath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3552KI1425k2lt0the Sea of the Arabahthe Dead Sea
3562KI1426p9i40there was no rescuer for Israelthere was no one who could rescue Israel
3572KI1427b5t90under heavenon earth
3582KI15introabcf0# 2 Kings 15 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Israel's evil<br>Israel assassinated one king after another. The Assyrians began attacking Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]])<br>
3592KI152ric2translate-names0JekoliahThis is the name of Azariah's mother. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3602KI153dct60He did what was rightAzariah did what was right
3612KI157cv1f0they buried him with his ancestorshis family buried him where his ancestors had been buried
3622KI158ndd50Zechariah son of JeroboamThis Jeroboam was the second king of Israel that had that name. He was the son of King Jehoash.
3632KI159chp90He did what was evilZechariah did what was evil
3642KI159tf550Jeroboam son of NebatThis Jeroboam was the first king of the ten northern tribes that made up the kingdom of Israel.
3652KI1510p3dbtranslate-names0Shallum ... JabeshThese are the names of two men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3662KI1510e54l0against Zechariahagainst King Zechariah
3672KI1510zj8ztranslate-names0IbleamThis was the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3682KI1510xu2j0Then he became king in his placeThen Shallum became king in Zechariah's place
3692KI1513jep2translate-names0Shallum ... JabeshThese are the names of two men. See how you translated these names in [2 Kings 15:10](../15/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3702KI1514y7egtranslate-names0Menahem ... GadiThese are the names of two men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3712KI1519s53rtranslate-names0Pul the king of AssyriaPul is the name of a man who was king of Assyria. He was also named Tiglath-Pileser. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3722KI1520nd7g0exacted this money from Israeltook this money from Israel
3732KI1520qz7q0did not stay there in the landdid not stay there in Israel
3742KI1522l6twtranslate-names0PekahiahThis a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3752KI1523w1fetranslate-names0PekahiahThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3762KI1525iu97translate-names0Pekah ... RemaliahThese are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3772KI1525f5xz0conspired against himsecretly planned to kill Pekahiah
3782KI1525l8eitranslate-names0Argob ... AriehThese are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3792KI1529fgz6translate-names0Ijon ... Abel Beth Maacah ... Janoah ... Kedesh ... Hazor ... Gilead ... Galilee ... NaphtaliThese are the names of cities or regions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3802KI1530v22atranslate-names0Hoshea ... ElahThese are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3812KI1530k3bf0a conspiracyA conspiracy is a secret plan by a group to do harm to someone or something.
3822KI1530q13k0He attacked him and killed himHoshea attacked Pekah and killed him
3832KI1532aht70Jotham son of Azariah, king of Judah began to reignJotham son of Azariah, king of Judah became king of Judah
3842KI1533xz2xtranslate-names0JerushahThis is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3852KI1537w42ktranslate-names0RezinThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3862KI1537sx2etranslate-names0Pekah ... RemaliahThese are men's names. Pekah was the king of Israel. See how you translated them in [2 Kings 15:37](../15/37.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3872KI16introabcg0# 2 Kings 16 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Ahaz<br>Ahaz was a wicked king. Israel and Aram united to fight against him, so he paid the Assyrian king to attack Aram. Assyria defeated the people of Aram and took them into captivity. The people were to trust in Yahweh and not rely on military alliances with other Gentile nations. This showed a lack of trust in the power of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
3882KI161ja6ftranslate-names0Pekah ... RemaliahThese are men's names. Pekah was the king of Israel. See how you translated them in [2 Kings 15:25](../15/25.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3892KI162f9pl0as David his ancestor had doneDavid had done what is right.
3902KI164nl1p0the high places, on the hilltops, and under every green treeThese are places where the people of the other nations worshiped their false gods.
3912KI165u3tstranslate-names0Rezin ... Pekah ... RemaliahThese are men's names. See how you translated them in [2 Kings 15:37](../15/37.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3922KI166axm2translate-names0ElathThis is the name of a city. See how you translated it in [2 Kings 14:22](../14/22.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
3932KI166g7gx0drove the men of Judah out of Elathforced the men of Judah to leave Elath
3942KI166gm8c0to this dayThis means to the time of the writing of this book.
3952KI1613jf6b0General Information:This is what King Ahaz did after he returned from Damascus and visited the new altar which Uriah the priest had built for him.
3962KI1613w1tk0He made his burnt offeringKing Ahaz made his burnt offering
3972KI1613rn3y0on the altarThis refers to the altar that King Ahaz told Uriah to build.
3982KI1614g4cd0from the front of the temple ... from between his altar and the temple of YahwehBoth of these phrases tell where the bronze altar was. They refer to the same place.
3992KI1615v2xm0the large altarThis refers to the new altar that Ahaz told Uriah to build.
4002KI17introabch0# 2 Kings 17 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter ends the story about the kingdom of Israel and continues with Judah alone.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Idol worship<br><br>Israel continued to worship idols, so God punished them by allowing Assyria to conquer them and take them away. Assyria brought people from other lands and settled them in what used to be Israel's territory and the new people worshiped their own gods in addition to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
4012KI171jz6k0Hoshea son of ElahHoshea became the king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
4022KI171b3fatranslate-names0ElahThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4032KI171y37gtranslate-names0He ruled in SamariaSamaria was the capital city of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4042KI173rsa4translate-names0ShalmaneserThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4052KI173c29v0Hoshea became his servant and brought him tributeHoshea did as the King of Assyria commanded and brought money to him so that the King would not destroy Israel.
4062KI174zb5ftranslate-names0SoThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4072KI174c7zr0year by yearevery year
4082KI174z8ag0shut him up and bound him in prisonput Hoshea in prison
4092KI175de7d0besieged itput troops around the city in order to force it to surrender
4102KI176j5lrtranslate-names0Halah ... Habor River ... GozanThese are the names of locations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4112KI176sgu8translate-names0MedesThis is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4122KI177sg9j0General Information:The narrative pauses to summarize Yahweh's judgment on Israel.
4132KI177rdg70This captivityThis refers to the capture of the Israelites by the Assyrians.
4142KI179nc6f0General Information:The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh's judgment on Israel.
4152KI1711bjz70General Information:The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh's judgment on Israel.
4162KI1712um9h0about which Yahweh had said to themabout which Yahweh had warned them
4172KI1713pf5x0General Information:The narrative continues to summarize Yahweh's judgment on Israel.
4182KI1713l95x0Yahweh had testified ... by every prophetYahweh spoke through the prophets.
4192KI1713u47j0Turn from your evil waysStop doing the evil things you have been doing
4202KI1713k7g10I sent to you by my servants the prophetsThe prophets were sent by Yahweh to remind the people of God's Laws and to obey them.
4212KI1714ji6d0General Information:The summary of Yahweh's judgment on Israel continues.
4222KI1714q3270they were very stubbornThey were unwilling to follow God's laws and rely on Yahweh as their God.
4232KI1715djv40rejected his statutesThey refused to obey God's Laws.
4242KI1715wv5m0They followed useless practicesThey followed the practices of the people around them.
4252KI1715e99s0not to imitatenot to copy
4262KI1716qih10General Information:The summary of Yahweh's judgment on Israel continues.
4272KI1716n1a80cast metal figuresCast metal figures are objects made by pouring melted metal into a form (or mold) to make a shape.
4282KI1717hy710used ... enchantmentsused magic to say what would happen in the future
4292KI1719p16f0General Information:The summary of Yahweh's judgment on Israel includes how Judah also fell into idolatry.
4302KI1720d8a30he afflicted themYahweh punished the Israelites
4312KI1721jfw70General Information:The reason for Yahweh's judgment on Israel continues by relating the history behind it.
4322KI1721tq3s0from the royal line of Davidfrom the rule of David's descendants
4332KI1721czk60drove Israel away from following Yahwehturned the people of Israel away from following Yahweh
4342KI1724wn3n0General Information:Yahweh's judgment continues against the new Assyrian inhabitants who practice their pagan religions.
4352KI1724f8bqtranslate-names0Kuthah ... Avva ... Hamath ... SepharvaimThese are places in the Assyrian empire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4362KI1725ka1w0It happened at the beginning of their residence there thatWhen those people first lived there
4372KI1726k4vb0The nations that you have carried away and placed in the cities of SamariaThe people you have moved from other lands and sent to live in the cities of Samaria
4382KI1726k3lc0do not know the practices required by the god of the landdo not know how to worship the God that the Israelites worshiped in this land
4392KI1727f22x0Take one of the priests there whom you brought from thereTake a priest who came from Samaria back there
4402KI1727cv650let him teach themlet the Samaritan priest teach the people who are living there now
4412KI1730fz4ptranslate-names0Succoth Benoth ... Nergal ... AshimaThese are the names of gods, both male and female. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4422KI1730pu6ztranslate-names0Kuthah ... HamathThese are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4432KI1731dl97translate-names0Nibhaz ... TartakThese are the names of gods, both male and female. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4442KI1731s6iwtranslate-names0Avvites ... SepharvitesThese are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4452KI1732uw4e0TheyThis refers to the pagan people that the king of Assyria moved into the cities of Samaria.
4462KI1734z9z70they persist in their old customsthey continue in the same habits as before
4472KI1734t4ss0They neither honor YahwehThe people were only interested in appeasing Yahweh. They were either not interested or not aware Yahweh was interested in a relationship with them.
4482KI1736fm9a0General Information:The summary comes toward the end with an appeal to worship only Yahweh.
4492KI1737q8ze0keep themobey them
4502KI1739gc8w0General Information:The summary now ends with an appeal to worship only Yahweh and a description of the sins of the people.
4512KI1741ne8y0these nations feared YahwehThese nations feared Yahweh only to the point of appeasing him the same way they treated their own gods.
4522KI18introabci0# 2 Kings 18 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins the story of Hezekiah, one of the great kings of Judah (2 Kings 18 20). Because he was so important, there is more space dedicated to the history of his reign.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Trust in Yahweh<br>Hezekiah trusted and obeyed God. He stopped paying tribute to Assyria so the Assyrians invaded Judah. The Assyrian king told the people of Judah that resistance was useless. Despite this, Hezekiah trusted in the power of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
4532KI181an230General Information:Hezekiah becomes king over Judah in place of his father King Ahaz.
4542KI181b49btranslate-names0Hoshea ... ElahThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4552KI182u8q8translate-names0ZechariahThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4562KI182zuh6translate-names0AbijahThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4572KI184sa1z0General Information:The story of King Hezekiah's reign continues.
4582KI184qf1l0He removed the high places, destroyed the stone pillars, and cut down the Asherah polesHezekiah removed the high places of worship, smashed into pieces the memorial stones, and cut down the wooden poles of Asherah
4592KI186c8k40General Information:The story of King Hezekiah's reign continues.
4602KI187q5ms0wherever he went he prosperedwherever Hezekiah went he was successful
4612KI188jru20fortified citycity with a wall all around it
4622KI189why1translate-names0Hoshea ... Elah ... ShalmaneserThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4632KI1811s3p4translate-names0Halah ... Habor River ... GozanThese are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4642KI1811nn5ttranslate-names0MedesThis is the name of a people group. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4652KI1811g59s0So the king of Assyria carried Israel away to AssyriaSo the king of Assyria commanded his army to take the Israelites away from their homes, and he made them live in Assyria
4662KI1813n6yrtranslate-names0SennacheribThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4672KI1814bt6ktranslate-names0LachishThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4682KI1814fw460Whatever you put on me I will bearI will pay you whatever you demand of me
4692KI1814w755translate-bmoney0talentsThis is the name of type of weight that was used for money. One talent weighted about 33 kilograms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
4702KI1815w5qx0treasuriesThis was the place in the palace where money and valuable things were stored.
4712KI1817rw3n0the king of Assyria mobilized his great army, sending Tartan and Rabsaris and the chief commanderSennacherib sent a group of men from his army to Jerusalem to meet with King Hezekiah, including officials named Tartan and Rabsaris.
4722KI1817hnu8translate-names0LachishThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4732KI1817wj5c0stood by itand waited there for King Hezekiah to meet with them
4742KI1818f4nytranslate-names0Eliakim ... Hilkiah ... Shebna ... Joah ... AsaphThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4752KI1819mt3a0General Information:Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah's men.
4762KI1822im2y0General Information:Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah's men.
4772KI1824sn270General Information:Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah's men.
4782KI1826i5v3translate-names0Eliakim ... Hilkiah ... Shebnah ... JoahTranslate the names of these men as in [2 Kings 18:18](../18/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4792KI1831c7wefigs-metaphor0his own vine ... his own fig tree ... his own cisternThese sources of food and water are metaphors for security and plenty. This also was a common way of expressing this idea. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4802KI1832hw3yfigs-metaphor0a land of grain and new wine ... bread and vineyards ... olive trees and honeyThese are metaphors for having good things and plenty in daily life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
4812KI1833jbv20General Information:Rabshakeh continues telling the message from the king of Assyria to King Hezekiah's men.
4822KI1834vmd2translate-names0Hamath ... Arpad ... Sepharvaim ... Hena ... Ivvah ... SamariaThese are the names of places that represent the people living there. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4832KI1837qv1ktranslate-names0Eliakim ... Shebna ... Joah ... AsaphThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4842KI1837ve840who was over the householdwho managed the king's palace
4852KI1837ew4c0the recorderthe history keeper
4862KI192aw2htranslate-names0Eliakim ... Shebna ... Isaiah ... AmozThese are all names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4872KI192vdb30He sent EliakimHezekiah sent Eliakim
4882KI192jv2y0all covered with sackclothall wearing sackcloth
4892KI193efp50This day is a day of distressThis is a time of distress
4902KI193a7nzfigs-metaphor0the children have come to the time of birth, but there is no strength for them to be bornThis is a metaphor to describe how the people and their leaders have become so weak and unable to fight the enemy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
4912KI194nz1q0all the words of the chief commandereverything that the chief commander has said
4922KI197r6aq0I will put a spirit in him, and he will hear a certain report and go back to his own landI will control the attitude of the king of Assyria, so when he hears a report, he will want to return to his own country
4932KI198qdm50the chief commanderthe official from Assyria in charge under the king
4942KI198z9940found the king of Assyria fightingdiscovered that the Assyrian army was fighting
4952KI198z9m6translate-names0Libnah ... LachishThe names of cities in the kingdom of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4962KI199qp2vtranslate-names0Sennacherib ... TirhakahThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
4972KI199v22s0had mobilized to fight against himhad prepared his army to fight against Assyria
4982KI199qsw80so he sentso Sennacherib sent
4992KI199mjm30a messageThis message was written in a letter.
5002KI1910gg2n0General Information:This is the message that King Sennacharib of Assyria sent to King Hezekiah.
5012KI1910rv7t0Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, sayingDo not believe your God in whom you trust. He is lying when he says
5022KI1912h82z0General Information:King Sennacharib's message to King Hezekiah continues.
5032KI1912jlk5translate-names0Gozan ... Haran ... Rezeph ... Eden ... Tel AssarThese are all place names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5042KI1913qr8ptranslate-names0Hamath ... Arpad ... Sepharvaim ... Hena ... IvvahThese are all place names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5052KI1914rl140this letterThis refers to the letter that King Sennacherib of Assyria sent to Hezekiah ([2 Kings 19:8](../19/08.md)).
5062KI1916q3iu0General Information:King Hezekiah continues praying to Yahweh after receiving the letter from King Sennacherib of Assyria.
5072KI1916ww68figs-parallelism0Turn your ear, Yahweh, and listen. Open your eyes, Yahweh, and seeBoth of these sentences urge Yahweh to pay attention to the things that Sennacherib is saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5082KI1918j5ic0They have put their gods into the fireThe Assyrian kings have burned up the gods of the other nations
5092KI1918eb8e0Assyrians have destroyed themAssyrians have destroyed both the nations and the nations' gods
5102KI1919u5fs0General Information:King Hezekiah continues praying to Yahweh after receiving the letter from King Sennacherib of Assyria.
5112KI1919wfb40I implore youI beg of you
5122KI1921rt7tfigs-parallelism0The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs you to scorn. The daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head at you.Both of these sentences intend to give the same meaning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5132KI1922bu8e0the Holy One of IsraelAn expression for the God of Israel, Yahweh.
5142KI1923xfl9figs-parallelism0General Information:This continues the message from Yahweh given by Isaiah, the prophet, to King Hezekiah concerning King Sennacherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5152KI1925ay9rfigs-parallelism0General Information:This continues the message from Yahweh, given by Isaiah, the prophet, for King Hezekiah concerning King Sennecherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5162KI1927c9r7figs-parallelism0General Information:This continues the message from Yahweh, given by Isaiah, the prophet, for King Hezekiah concerning King Sennecherib. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5172KI1927u4xv0raging against meangry shouting about me
5182KI1929nx9rfigs-parallelism0General Information:Here Isaiah is talking to King Hezekiah. He continues using parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5192KI1929gx3t0grows wildgrows without having been planted
5202KI1931q41h0The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do thisThe strong action of Yahweh will make this happen
5212KI1932q83ifigs-parallelism0General Information:This is the end of the message from Yahweh, spoken through the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah. It uses parallelism throughout. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5222KI1932u9230or build up a siege ramp against itand they will not even build up high mounds of earth against the city wall to enable them to attack the city
5232KI1934pa6n0for my own sake and for my servant David's sakefor the sake of my own reputation and because of what I promised to King David, who served me well
5242KI1935n87u0It came aboutIt happened
5252KI1935d5f20When the men aroseWhen the men who were left alive got up
5262KI1937txi6translate-names0Adrammelek ... Sharezer ... EsarhaddonThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5272KI20introabck0# 2 Kings 20 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter finishes the story of Hezekiah.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Hezekiah's additional time<br>God hears the distressed call of his faithful believers. Hezekiah was dying but when he prayed, God gave him 15 more years of life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])
5282KI206y6h70General Information:The message from Yahweh to King Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah continues.
5292KI206p9ustranslate-numbers0fifteen years15 years (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
5302KI207y9eu0lump of figspaste made of boiled figs
5312KI207xl9g0They did so and put it on his boilHezekiah's servants did this and put the paste on Hezekiah's sore
5322KI2012q3u5translate-names0Marduk-Baladan ... BaladanThese are the names of the king of Babylon and his son. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5332KI2014neq30these menThis refers to the men sent to King Hezekiah with a message and gifts from Marduk-Baladan.
5342KI2015fkx7figs-hyperbole0They have seen everything in my house. There is nothing among my valuable things that I have not shown themHezekiah repeats the same idea in two ways to emphasize his point. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
5352KI2016nu7p0the word of Yahwehthe message of Yahweh
5362KI2019aw9p0For he thoughtBecause Hezekiah thought
5372KI2020fgv70poolA small area of still water for storage
5382KI2020xm9s0conduitA tunnel for carrying the water
5392KI211cuc4translate-names0HephzibahThe mother of King Manasseh (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5402KI214kq9h0General Information:The story of King Manasseh's reign continues.
5412KI216qw580consulted withasked for information from
5422KI217ub5i0General Information:The story of King Manasseh's reign continues.
5432KI2113db7n0plumb linea tool made of a heavy weight and a thin rope used to show if a wall is straight
5442KI2118b29btranslate-names0AmonThis is a man's name (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5452KI2119np3ntranslate-names0Amon ... HaruzThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5462KI2119wqq6translate-names0MeshullemethThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5472KI2119qwh8translate-names0JotbahThis is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5482KI2123km8a0conspired against himmade plans and worked together to harm him
5492KI22introabcm0# 2 Kings 22 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The next two chapters (2 Kings 22-23) tell about the spiritual revival under King Josiah. A revival occurs when the people begin to worship Yahweh properly again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The law<br>The priests found a copy of the law in the temple and took it to the king. He was upset because the people had disobeyed the law so badly. Josiah asked God about it. God said that he would destroy Judah for these sins but not in Josiah's lifetime, since he humbled himself and wanted to do better. Many scholars believe this was a copy of the book of Deuteronomy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
5502KI221ne6ntranslate-names0JedidahThis is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5512KI221wgp7translate-names0AdaiahThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5522KI221vv8dtranslate-names0BozkathThis is the name of a town in Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5532KI223p4bf0It came about thatIf your language has a way to mark the beginning of a new part of the story, consider using it here.
5542KI223kxh4translate-names0Shaphan ... Azaliah ... MeshullamThese are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5552KI224dub3translate-names0HilkiahThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5562KI226li9c0General Information:The message from King Josiah to Hilkiah, the high priest, continues.
5572KI226r9kj0the carpenters, the builders, and the masonsThese are the same as the workmen who are in the house of Yahweh in [2 Kings 22:5](../22/05.md). Here the workers are described in more detail.
5582KI226j71y0carpentersworkers who build with wood
5592KI226ql4r0masonsworkers who build with stone
5602KI227dt6w0because they handled it faithfullybecause they used the money honestly
5612KI228hf68translate-names0HilkiahThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [2 Kings 18:18](../18/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5622KI228n1xt0the book of the lawMost likely these laws were written on a scroll. A scroll was a type of book made of one long, rolled-up sheet of papyrus or leather.
5632KI2211jl4t0It came about thatIf your language has a way to mark the beginning of a new part of the story, consider using it here.
5642KI2211d65ntranslate-symaction0he tore his clothesThis is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5652KI2212qm31translate-names0Ahikam ... Shaphan ... Akbor ... Micaiah ... AsaiahThese are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5662KI2213xl330Go and consult with YahwehIt is made clear in 22:14 that the king means for the men to go to the prophetess of Yahweh to determine Yahweh's will.
5672KI2213r8230consultto go to someone to ask for advice
5682KI2214hj95translate-names0HuldahThis is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5692KI2214lc23translate-names0Shallum ... Tikvah ... HarhasThese are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5702KI2214fia70keeper of the wardrobePossible meanings are 1) the person who took care of the clothing that priests wore in the temple or 2) the person who took care of the king's clothing.
5712KI2217vf9u0General Information:The message Yahweh sent to King Josiah through Huldah, the prophetess, continues.
5722KI2219tca8translate-symaction0torn your clothesThis is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
5732KI2220t38r0General Information:This is the end of the message from Yahweh to King Josiah through the prophetess Huldah.
5742KI23introabcn0# 2 Kings 23 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Josiah ends in this chapter.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Ending idolatry<br>Josiah destroyed idolatry in Judah and in the deserted areas of Israel. But he fought against Egypt and was killed in battle. After his death, Egypt set up a government of Judah that it controlled.<br>
5752KI232k1ai0He then read in their hearingThen the king read aloud so that they could hear
5762KI233v7nffigs-doublet0his commandments, his regulations, and his statutesThese words all share similar meanings. Together they emphasize everything that Yahweh had commanded in the law. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
5772KI234sx3u0the priests under himthe other priests who served him
5782KI234vy6i0gatekeepersmen who guarded the gates to the temple
5792KI234i5uk0for Baal ... for all the starsso people could use them to worship Baal ... so people could use them to worship all the stars
5802KI234qsq2translate-names0Kidron Valley ... Bethelnames of places (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5812KI235p31g0to Baal, to the sun and the moon, to the planets, and to all the starsas a way to worship Baal, the sun and the moon, the planets, and all the stars
5822KI236e6wt0General Information:This continues to tell what King Josiah did in response to the message from Yahweh.
5832KI237qn4w0wove garmentsmade clothes
5842KI238uxq7translate-names0Geba ... Beershebanames of places (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5852KI2310yh8etranslate-names0Topheth ... Ben Hinnomplace names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5862KI2310dx370cause his son or his daughter to pass through the fire as a sacrifice to Molechput his son or his daughter in the fire and burn them as an offering to Molech
5872KI2311c4zx0the horsesPossible meanings are 1) real horses or 2) statues of horses.
5882KI2311b1bhtranslate-names0Nathan-Meleka man's name (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5892KI2312dwd6translate-names0Kidron Valleyplace name. See how you translated this in [2 Kings 23:4](../23/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
5902KI2316i3m80spoke of these things beforehandhad said that these things would happen
5912KI2317ma410monumentmarker or statue that honors a person. A tomb is one kind of monument.
5922KI2318wbg10So they let his bones alone, along with the bones ofSo they did not touch his bones or the bones of
5932KI2319q3bsfigs-explicit0the kings of Israel had madeIt might be best to translate so that the reader understands that other people, probably the kings' workers, might have helped the kings make these things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
5942KI2319g6dz0what had been donewhat he had done
5952KI2321f44h0Keep the PassoverYou must celebrate the Passover
5962KI2322m8ft0the days of the kings of Israel or Judahthe time when the people of Israel had their own king and the people of Judah had their own king
5972KI2324b9hr0fetishesthings that people wrongly believe have special power
5982KI2325tg6s0who turned to Yahwehwho gave himself completely to Yahweh
5992KI2325evf30Nor did any king like Josiah arise after himAnd since then there has never been a king who was like Josiah
6002KI2326p9h50NeverthelessThe writer uses this word to show that even though all of these things that Josiah did were good, Yahweh was still angry with Judah.
6012KI2326a2wd0had done to provoke himhad done to cause him to be angry
6022KI2329sap60In his days, Pharaoh Necho, king of EgyptDuring the time of Josiah, Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt
6032KI2329k8gdtranslate-names0Necho ... MegiddoNecho is the name of a man. Megiddo is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6042KI2331m2m9translate-names0HamutalThis is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6052KI2331k16ltranslate-names0LibnahThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6062KI2333e9hvtranslate-names0Riblah ... HamathThese are names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6072KI2333iwc70fined Judahforced the people of Judah to give him
6082KI2335i68u0Jehoikim taxed the landJehoikim collected taxes from the people who owned land
6092KI2336s72qtranslate-names0ZebidahThis is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6102KI2336gz76translate-names0PedaiahThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6112KI2336j958translate-names0RumahThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6122KI24introabco0# 2 Kings 24 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>These last two chapters are the final defeat of Judah and the beginning of their exile to Babylon.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### God's punishment<br>God punished Judah because of their sin. The Babylonians conquer Jerusalem and carry away all the craftsmen, soldiers and wealthy. They make Zedekiah the king. He was not truly a king because he lacked absolute authority. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
6132KI241n2cj0In Jehoiakim's daysDuring the time that Jehoiakim ruled Judah
6142KI247yjf20The king of Egypt did not attack any more out of his landThe king of Egypt did not come out of his land any more to attack other people groups
6152KI248zka9translate-names0Nehushta ... ElnathanNehushta is the name of a woman. Elnathan is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6162KI2412k4kt0The king of Babylon captured him in the eighth year of his own reignAfter the king of Babylon had been king for more than seven years, he captured Jehoiachin
6172KI2413g1jxfigs-explicit0Solomon king of Israel had madeYou might want to translate this so the reader understands that Solomon might have had others help him do this. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6182KI2414bf1n0the craftsmen and the smithsthe men who knew how to make and repair things that are made from metal
6192KI2417h6dytranslate-names0MattaniahThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6202KI2418qfp6translate-names0HamutalThis is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6212KI2418zy1qtranslate-names0JeremiahThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6222KI2418fxr8translate-names0LibnahThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6232KI25introabcp0# 2 Kings 25 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is the final defeat of Judah and the beginning of their exile to Babylon.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Zedekiah's revolt<br>Zedekiah revolted against the Babylonians, so they came and completely destroyed Jerusalem. They tore down the city walls and took the rest of the people to Babylon as slaves, except the very poorest people remained.<br>
6242KI251pl4ltranslate-ordinal0in the ninth year(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6252KI251j1c4translate-ordinal0in the tenth month, and on the tenth day of the monthThis is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar. The tenth day is near the end of December on Western calendars. This is during the cold season when there may be rain and snow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6262KI253c39xtranslate-ordinal0the ninth day of the fourth monthThis is the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar. The ninth day is near the end of June on Western calendars. This is during the dry season when there is very little or no rain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6272KI253x5hf0the people of the landThese are the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including refugees from the surrounding villages that fled to Jerusalem when the war started.
6282KI254c1y10all the fighting menall the warriors
6292KI254yt640by the way of the gateby using the gate
6302KI254v6j30The king went in the direction ofKing Zedekiah also fled and he went toward
6312KI256i9b9translate-names0RiblahThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6322KI256r5qj0passed sentence on himdecided what they would do to punish him
6332KI258xvy1translate-ordinal0in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the monthThis is the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar. The seventh day is near the end of July on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
6342KI258b969translate-ordinal0the nineteenth yearThis is the ordinal form of the number 19. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6352KI258yy9vtranslate-names0NebuzaradanThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6362KI2510dj6i0As for all the walls around Jerusalem, allThis is what happened to all the walls around Jerusalem: all
6372KI2510pp2x0who were underwho were following the orders of
6382KI2511x6c30As for the rest of the people ... city, thoseThis is what happened to the rest of the people ... city: those
6392KI2511xm950the rest of the people who were left in the citythe people who remained in the city
6402KI2511i3y20deserted to the kingleft the city and gone to be with the king
6412KI2513uaq20As for the bronze pillars ... Yahweh, the ChaldeansThis is what happened to the bronze pillars ... Yahweh: the Chaldeans
6422KI2513l5um0the bronze seathe large bronze basin
6432KI2514tfz80shovelsA shovel was a tool that was used to clean the altar, typically used to move big piles of dirt, sand, or ashes.
6442KI2514fkz80with which the priests had served in the templewhich the priests had used in the temple service
6452KI2516ser30the standsSee how you translated this in [2 Kings 25:13](../25/13.md).
6462KI2517c2rf0latticeworkThis was a design made of crossed strips that looked like a net.
6472KI2517gr5z0all made of bronzecompletely made of bronze
6482KI2518nm6x0The commander of the bodyguardSee how you translated this in [2 Kings 25:8](../25/08.md).
6492KI2518p8z8translate-names0SeraiahThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6502KI2518ske80gatekeepersSee how you translated this in [2 Kings 7:10](../07/10.md).
6512KI2519ydp70took prisonercaptured and kept from escaping
6522KI2519jax70officer responsible for drafting men into the armyPossible meanings are 1) the officer forced men to become soldiers or 2) the officer wrote down the names of the men who became soldiers.
6532KI2520qh760NebuzaradanThis is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [2 Kings 25:8](../25/08.md).
6542KI2520cl9d0RiblahThis is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [2 Kings 25:6](../25/06.md).
6552KI2521b7iy0In this way, Judah went out of its land into exileSo Judah was taken into exile out of its land
6562KI2522k15wtranslate-names0Gedaliah ... Ahikam ... ShaphanThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6572KI2523yzs4translate-names0Ishmael ... Nethaniah ... Johanan ... Kareah ... Seraiah ... Tanhumeth ... JaazaniahThese are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6582KI2523ww42translate-names0NetophathiteThis refers to a person who is a descendant of a man named Netophah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6592KI2523ytq9translate-names0MaakathiteThis refers to a person who comes from a place called Maakah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6602KI2525cfc4translate-hebrewmonths0the seventh monthThis is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6612KI2525bt4ctranslate-names0ElishamaThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6622KI2527y9pctranslate-ordinal0in the thirty-seventh year(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6632KI2527ggr6translate-hebrewmonths0in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the monthThis is the twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-seventh day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
6642KI2527wz2btranslate-names0Awel-MardukThis is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6652KI2529e7s6figs-metonymy0removed Jehoiachin's prison clothesThe act of removing Jehoiachins' prison clothes represents making him a free man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
6662KI2529ahi60at the king's tablewith the king and his officials
6672KI2530pi4e0A regular food allowanceMoney to buy food