# may letters be given to me

This may be stated in active form. AT: "may you give letters to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the Province Beyond the River

This is the name of the province that was west of the Euphrates River. It was across the river from the city of Susa.

# Asaph

This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# the good hand of God was on me

God's "good hand" represents his "favor." AT: "God's favor was upon me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])