# Now
This word is used here to mark a pause in the story. Here the writer begins to provide background information about the kings who had ruled over the land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])
# these are the kings
This refers to the list of kings that continues through verse 24.
# the Arabah
These are the names of a region of land. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])