# Now

This word is used here to mark a break in the main storyline. Here the writer begins to provide background information. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

# these are the kings

This refers to the list of kings that continues through verse 24.

# Arabah ... Aroer

These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Sihon ... Heshbon

See how you translated these words in [Joshua 9:10](../09/09.md).