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# General Information:
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Yahweh speaking about the king of Jerusalem.
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# his mighty army and a great company of men
These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize how large and strong Pharaoh's army is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
# will not help him
Here the word "him" refers to the king of Judah.
# siege walls
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this refers to a tower with ladders that can be placed next to a wall and allow soldiers to get over the wall and into the city.
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# to cut off many lives
"to kill many people"
# Behold
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"Indeed." The word "behold" adds emphasis to what follows.
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# reached out with his hand to make a promise
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This refers to taking hold of another person's hand as a sign of friendship and agreement. Here it represents the covenant oath that he made with the king of Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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