# Now The word "Now" is used here to mark a pause in the story, where the author tells background information about Zimri and Kozbi. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]]) # who was killed This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom Phinehas killed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # Zimri ... Salu These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])