See in Reader
479 B
479 B
They said
The word "They" here refers to Gibeonites.
Do not withdraw your hands from your servants
This humble request is stated with two negatives to emphasize the need for a positive action. Alternate translation: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes)
your hands
The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. Alternate translation: "your strength" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)