# 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]])

# there was no one praised for his handsomeness more than Absalom

This can be stated in active form. AT: "people praised Absalom for his handsomeness more than they praised anyone else" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# handsomeness

good and pleasing appearance, especially of the face

# From the sole of his foot to the top of his head there was no blemish in him

This means the whole person was without blemish. AT: "There were no blemishes on any part of his body" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

# two hundred shekels

This can be written in modern units. AT: "two and a half kilograms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])

# the weight of the king's standard

The king had weights that determined the standard weight of the shekel and other weights and measurements.

# To Absalom were born three sons and one daughter

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Absalom had three sons and one daughter"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/praise]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/blemish]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/tamar]]