richmahn_en_tn/jos/10/06.md

# They said

The word "They" here refers to Gibeonites.

# Do not withdraw your hands from your servants

This humble request is stated with two negatives to emphasize the need for a positive action. AT: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])

# your hands

The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. AT: "your strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
initial v6 rc conversion 2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00			`# They said`
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initial v6 rc conversion 2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00			`The word "They" here refers to Gibeonites.`
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initial v6 rc conversion 2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00			`# Do not withdraw your hands from your servants`
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initial v6 rc conversion 2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00			`This humble request is stated with two negatives to emphasize the need for a positive action. AT: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])`

			`# your hands`

			`The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. AT: "your strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`