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David should go up ... went up
This is a reference to elevation. This threshing floor which became the future site of the temple was the highest point in Jerusalem.
Ornan
See how you translated this man's name in 1 Chronicles 21:15.
as Gad instructed him to do in the name of Yahweh
Speaking "in the name of Yahweh" means speaking with his power and authority, or as his representative. AT: "as Gad, speaking for Yahweh, instructed David to do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
hid themselves
They were afraid of the angel. This can be made explicit. AT: "hid themselves because they were afraid of the angel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)