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# General Information:
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These verses continue describing the ruler from Bethlehem.
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# He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of Yahweh
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A shepherd, who feeds and protects his sheep, is a metaphor for the ruler, who will provide for and protect the people of Israel. Alternate translation: "Yahweh will give him the strength to lead his people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God
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The person's name is a metonym for person's authority. Alternate translation: "and people will honor him because Yahweh his God has given him the authority to rule" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# They will remain
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the people of Israel will remain
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# remain
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"live in safety"
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# he will be great to the ends of the earth
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All people from every nation will give honor to Israel's ruler.
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