# Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet

He did this because it was very steep. This could be made explicit. AT: "So Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and his feet because it was very steep" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# The Philistines were put to death before Jonathan

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Jonathan killed the Philistines" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# his armor bearer put some to death behind him

"Jonathan's armor bearer followed him and also killed Philistine soldiers"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]]