en_tn/2ki/01/03.md

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  • the Tishbite - AT: "who was from the city of Tishbe" (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names)
  • Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to consult with Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron? - AT: "You must not think there is a God in Israel since you are going to get advice from Baal Zebub" (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion)
  • consult with Baal Zebub - The word "consult" means to get the opinion of someone about a question. King Ahaziah wanted to ask Baal Zebub if he would get better.
  • You will not come down from the bed to where you have gone up - When King Ahaziah was injured, he was placed in a bed. Yahweh said that he will never become well and be able to get out of the bed. Instead he will surely die.