en_tn/jos/10/06.md

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. AT: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)

your hands

The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. AT: "your strength" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peoplegroup
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/gibeon
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/joshua
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/gilgal
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/king
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/amorite