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Hazael

This is the name of a man. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Take a gift

Hazael was to take many gifts, not just one. Alternate translation: "take many gifts" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

in your hand

The phrase "in your hand" is an idiom meaning for him to take the gifts with him. Alternate translation: "with you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

the man of God

"Elisha, the man of God"

consult with Yahweh through him, saying

"ask Elisha to ask Yahweh"