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## The ones who flee ##
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This refers to the people who were able to run away during the destruction of Moab.
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## the shadow of Heshbon ##
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a safe place within the city of Heshbon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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## for fire will go out from Heshbon, flame from the middle of Sihon ##
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These two phrases have similar meaning, and are used together here for emphasis. There will be a fire in the middle of Heshbon, which was the royal city of Sihon, the king of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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## forehead of Moab and the top of heads of the boastful people ##
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These phrases refer to the people of Heshbon and its prominent leaders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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## forehead ##
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the part of the face that is above the eyes, but below the hairline. A symbol of pride. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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## top of the heads of the boastful people ##
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This phrase refers to the prominent people of Moab, such as the princes and leaders. Also a symbol of pride. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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