# from all the cities of Israel

This is generalization that emphasizes the great number of women who came from many cities. AT: "from many of the cities throughout Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

# with tambourines, with joy, and with musical instruments

"joyfully playing tambourines and other musical instruments"

# with tambourines

A "tambourine" is a small handheld drum.

# David his ten thousands

The verb may be supplied from the previous line. AT: "David has killed his ten thousands" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/philistines]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/king]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/saul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/joy]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/david]]