unfoldingWord_en_tn/en_tn_14-2CH.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	2CH	1	intro	xkh4			0		# 2 Chronicles 01 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins a section about King Solomon's reign (2 Chronicles 1-9).<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Wisdom<br>Solomon asks God for wisdom to rule God's people. God is pleased with this request because it is used to serve others. Therefore, God also gives Solomon tremendous wealth and a long life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])<br>
3	2CH	1	1	p2am			0	Yahweh	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
4	2CH	1	2	sp3p	figs-events		0	General Information:	It may be helpful to reorder the events in these verses as in the UST. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]])
5	2CH	1	4	edb7	translate-names		0	Kiriath Jearim	A little town about 9 miles west of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6	2CH	1	4	xhl3			0	pitched a tent	set up a tent
7	2CH	1	5	hy9f	translate-names		0	Bezalel son of Uri son of Hur	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
8	2CH	1	6	cal1			0	went up there	went up to the high place at Gibeon
9	2CH	1	13	el5y			0	from before the tent of meeting	from the tent of meeting
10	2CH	1	14	wyf9			0	in the chariot cities	This is a reference to cities which stored his chariots.
11	2CH	1	15	uzq9	translate-unknown		0	the sycamore trees	This is a tree that grows fruit that looks like figs. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
12	2CH	1	16	fn2v	translate-names		0	Kue	This is the name of a region. Some think that Kue was the same as Cilicia, in Asia Minor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
13	2CH	1	17	zs9z			0	exported	to send something out of one country into another
14	2CH	2	1	k3yv			0	Now	This marks a new part of the story.
15	2CH	2	3	pl98	translate-names		0	Hiram	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
16	2CH	2	4	yvc7			0	the bread of the presence	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar.
17	2CH	2	4	f4h1			0	new moons	This was the time of a festival coinciding with the movement of the moon.
18	2CH	2	5	gh6t			0	God is greater	This is a reference to God being more important and more powerful than other gods, not to being larger than other gods.
19	2CH	2	8	uwu6			0	Connecting Statement:	This continues Solomon's message to Hiram, the king of Tyre.
20	2CH	2	8	er5m	translate-unknown		0	cedar, cypress, and algum trees	These are different types of tress. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
21	2CH	2	10	nl87	translate-bvolume		0	twenty thousand cors	A cor is 220 liters. Twenty thousand cors equals 4,400 kiloliters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
22	2CH	2	10	v169			0	ground wheat	wheat flour
23	2CH	2	10	wk75	translate-bvolume		0	twenty thousand baths	A bath is 22 liters. Twenty thousand baths equals 440 kiloliters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
24	2CH	2	13	b5gt	translate-names		0	Huram-Abi	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
25	2CH	2	14	w9mh			0	He is skilled at work in gold ... crimson wool	Translate many of these words as you did in [2 Chronicles 2:7](../02/07.md).
26	2CH	2	15	b7yq			0	Connecting Statement:	This continues the message from Hiram, king of Tyre, to Solomon.
27	2CH	3	intro	ng2u			0		# 2 Chronicles 03 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Location of the temple<br>The location of the temple was very significant. Many important events in history occurred at this location.<br>
28	2CH	3	1	f5w8	translate-names		0	Mount Moriah	This is the name of a mountain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
29	2CH	3	3	ves7			0	Now	This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator begins to explain the dimensions and the design of the temple.
30	2CH	3	4	uu2n			0	portico	an area of a building made of columns and a roof that leads to and connects with the building's entrance door. This portico was probably attached to the front part of the wall that surrounded the temple.
31	2CH	3	5	hf28			0	the main hall	This is a reference to a large room, not a hallway.
32	2CH	3	6	r8b6			0	precious stones	Stones that were beautiful, highly valued, and used for decorations.
33	2CH	3	6	uu64	translate-names		0	Parvaim	This is probably the name of a region. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
34	2CH	3	7	eud6			0	beams	A beam is a long heavy piece of wood used to support a building.
35	2CH	3	14	a442			0	blue, purple, and crimson wool	Translate these words as you did in [2 Chronicles 2:7](../02/07.md).
36	2CH	3	15	r6eb			0	the capitals	decorations on top of the pillars
37	2CH	3	17	wlq9			0	he named	Solomon named
38	2CH	4	intro	h8s1			0		# 2 Chronicles 04 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon and the building of the temple continues in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Special construction<br>Not only is the temple constructed in a special way, the things that are used in the temple's sacrificial system and its decorations are constructed in a special way.<br>
39	2CH	4	2	l3p4			0	the round sea	This refers to a tank or basin that would hold water.
40	2CH	4	2	u94d			0	cast metal	This is metal that was melted then formed in a mold.
41	2CH	4	2	a4ik			0	from brim to brim	from one edge to the other
42	2CH	4	2	tp3t			0	in circumference	Circumference is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.
43	2CH	4	3	xbl2			0	ten to each cubit	ten per cubit
44	2CH	4	4	cu1l			0	The Sea	This refers to the tank or basin that held water for sacrifices.
45	2CH	4	4	l6zg			0	was set upon twelve oxen	was on top of twelve oxen
46	2CH	4	4	tk1h			0	hindquarters	This is the back quarter of the body of an animal with four feet.
47	2CH	4	5	eqv6	translate-bdistance		0	thick as the width of a hand	This is about 8 centimeters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
48	2CH	4	8	gg3f			0	basins	shallow bowls used for washing
49	2CH	4	9	k869			0	the great court	the large court
50	2CH	4	10	kz4q			0	on the east side of the temple, facing toward the south	next to the southeast corner of the temple
51	2CH	4	11	q3j4			0	Huram	See how you translated this name in [2 Chronicles 2:13](../02/13.md).
52	2CH	4	11	fj2i			0	the sprinkling bowls	bowls that held blood that was used in the house of God for sprinkling the altar
53	2CH	4	14	g3ye			0	the basins	the bowls
54	2CH	4	16	lsj6			0	polished bronze	Bronze that the workmen polished so that it would reflect light.
55	2CH	4	17	et7r	translate-names		0	Zarethan	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
56	2CH	4	19	ey5q			0	all the furnishings	This refers to all of the bowls and tools that were used in the house of God.
57	2CH	4	19	zvq8			0	the bread of the presence	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 2:4](../02/04.md).
58	2CH	4	21	eg3c			0	the tongs	This is a tool made from two sticks of wood or metal connected at one end and used for picking up objects.
59	2CH	4	22	e9lw			0	lamp trimmers	These would have been used to trim the wicks of the lamps.
60	2CH	5	intro	hb74			0		# 2 Chronicles 05 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Moving the contents of the tent<br>Everything from the tent was moved into the new temple. This too was done in a special way. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br>
61	2CH	5	1	j4yx			0	treasuries	storerooms, rooms where things are kept or stored
62	2CH	5	2	b6dz			0	assembled the elders of Israel	called together the leaders of Israel
63	2CH	5	3	cnf6	figs-hyperbole		0	All the men of Israel	This may refer either 1) to the people whom Solomon called to Jerusalem and who are listed in 5:2 or 2) generally to those who traveled to Jerusalem for the feast, not necessarily to every male person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
64	2CH	5	3	dpg6	translate-hebrewmonths		0	at the feast, which was in the seventh month	This is the Festival of Shelters which is on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This is near the beginning of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
65	2CH	5	5	w2lc			0	furnishings	This refers to all of the bowls and tools that were used in the house of God. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 4:19](../04/19.md)
66	2CH	5	7	ryr2			0	into the inner room of the house, to the most holy place, under	into the inner room of the house—that is, to the most holy place—under
67	2CH	5	9	nm1q			0	to this day	This means the day on which the writer wrote.
68	2CH	5	11	di3c			0	It came about that	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way of doing this, you could consider using it here.
69	2CH	5	12	he4d	translate-names		0	Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
70	2CH	5	12	gmt5			0	sons and brothers	sons and other relatives
71	2CH	5	12	z7a5	translate-unknown		0	cymbals	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
72	2CH	6	intro	j414			0		# 2 Chronicles 06 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Temple dedication<br>Solomon dedicated the temple with a prayer asking God to honor the temple. It was common to dedicate something important to God when it was completed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br>
73	2CH	6	2	e37d			0	a lofty residence	a magnificent house, appropriate for someone who is very important
74	2CH	6	4	t1d9			0	David my father	King Solomon actually was one of King David's sons.
75	2CH	6	7	y8bq			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues speaking to the people at the temple.
76	2CH	6	12	t8dh			0	in the presence of all the assembly of Israel	in front of the people of Israel who had gathered there
77	2CH	6	13	uqi6	translate-symaction		0	he spread out his hands toward the heavens	Solomon lifted up his hands and held them high as he knelt on the platform to pray. Spreading out his hands toward the heavens was a way of showing that he was praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
78	2CH	6	15	u84k			0	as it is today	This refers to the day when Solomon was saying this prayer.
79	2CH	6	16	mqp3			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
80	2CH	6	17	w2s2			0	let your word be confirmed, which you have spoken to your servant David	I want you to make come true the word that you have spoken to your servant David
81	2CH	6	17	vt96			0	your word	your promise
82	2CH	6	18	vj82			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
83	2CH	6	18	j36j			0	you—how much less can this temple that I have built	you, so this temple that I have built certainly cannot contain you
84	2CH	6	21	beg5			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
85	2CH	6	21	xyl6			0	when you listen, forgive	when you hear our prayers, please forgive our sins
86	2CH	6	22	ai46			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
87	2CH	6	22	f6z4			0	this house	This refers to the temple.
88	2CH	6	23	ci2t			0	give to him according to his righteousness	give him what he deserves because he is innocent
89	2CH	6	24	mve8			0	because they have sinned against you	because your people Israel have sinned against you
90	2CH	6	28	tgk9			0	blight or mildew	These are agricultural terms that refer to the death of crops from either too little or too much rain, respectively.
91	2CH	6	32	j13r			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
92	2CH	6	32	ae93	figs-doublet		0	your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and refer to God's power. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
93	2CH	6	32	e12s	translate-symaction		0	prays toward this house	Praying toward Yahweh's temple shows that one is praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
94	2CH	6	33	l76n			0	as do your own people Israel	as your own people Israel know your name and fear you
95	2CH	6	34	w95l			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
96	2CH	6	34	w49h	figs-hypo		0	Suppose that your people go out ... suppose that they pray	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
97	2CH	6	34	c3iw	translate-symaction		0	they pray to you toward this city ... and toward the house	Praying toward Jerusalem and the temple shows that they are praying to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
98	2CH	6	35	y3ze			0	help their cause	This refers to helping them fight against their enemies.
99	2CH	6	36	ck1s			0	Connecting Statement:	King Solomon continues praying.
100	2CH	6	36	uv9y	figs-hypo		0	Suppose they sin ... suppose that you are angry	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
101	2CH	6	37	r66r	figs-hypo		0	suppose they realize ... suppose that they repent ... Suppose that they say	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
102	2CH	6	37	bik7			0	seek favor from you	beg you to be merciful to them
103	2CH	6	37	m1am	figs-parallelism		0	We have acted perversely and sinned. We have behaved wickedly	These two sentences mean the same thing. Together they emphasize how bad the people's actions were. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
104	2CH	6	37	n6sk	figs-doublet		0	acted perversely and sinned	The words mean basically the same thing and emphasize how badly the people sinned. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
105	2CH	6	38	qm3l	figs-hypo		0	Suppose that they return ... suppose that they pray	When Solomon was speaking, these hypothetical situations had not happened, but Solomon knew that they might happen in the future. Use the form in your language for talking about events that have not happened but might happen in the future. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
106	2CH	6	38	s114			0	where they took them as captives	where their enemies took them as captives
107	2CH	6	38	u463			0	toward the city that you chose	This refers to Jerusalem.
108	2CH	6	41	wy6c			0	the ark of your strength	the ark, which is a symbol of your power
109	2CH	6	42	kr6g			0	Keep in mind	Remember
110	2CH	7	intro	uu1a			0		# 2 Chronicles 07 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Solomon's dream<br>God appeared again to Solomon in a dream and said the temple was acceptable and he honored it with his presence. He would remain as long as Israel obeyed him. If they worshiped other gods and idols he would let their enemies destroy the temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
111	2CH	7	4	b3k1	figs-hyperbole		0	all the people	This generalization refers either 1) to the people whom Solomon called to Jerusalem and who are listed in [2 Chronicles 5:2](../05/02.md), or 2) to those who traveled to Jerusalem for the feast, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
112	2CH	7	6	f3sl			0	each standing where they serve	each standing in their appointed place
113	2CH	7	6	q9x6	figs-hyperbole		0	all Israel	This generalization refers to those who were at the feast in Jerusalem, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
114	2CH	7	8	n1si	figs-hyperbole		0	all Israel with him	This generalization refers to those who were at the feast in Jerusalem, not necessarily to every person who lived in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
115	2CH	7	9	umm9			0	a solemn assembly	This was a special religious gathering.
116	2CH	7	10	zy7e	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the twenty-third day of the seventh month	This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-third day is near the middle of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
117	2CH	7	12	l54m			0	a house of sacrifice	the house where people will offer sacrifices to me
118	2CH	7	17	e4zs			0	David your father	Solomon was one of David's sons.
119	2CH	7	17	xwu5			0	keeping my statutes and my decrees	obeying my statutes and my decrees
120	2CH	7	20	l3hd			0	This house	This refers to the temple.
121	2CH	7	21	d147			0	will be shocked	will be amazed
122	2CH	7	21	r534	translate-symaction		0	will hiss	This is how they would show that they are shocked by what happened to the temple (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
123	2CH	7	22	vzk4	figs-distinguish		0	who had brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt	This phrase tells why they should have worshiped God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
124	2CH	8	intro	a5ai			0		# 2 Chronicles 08 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Solomon's victories<br>Solomon achieved many victory when he was king. This chapter records many of these victories. Israel is at its height of power when Solomon was king.<br>
125	2CH	8	1	e9fh			0	It came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way of doing this, you could consider using it here.
126	2CH	8	4	xak5	translate-names		0	Tadmor	Tadmor was a city north of Israel, in modern-day Syria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
127	2CH	8	6	gm4v	translate-names		0	Baalath	This was a city in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
128	2CH	8	6	spm4			0	all the lands under his rule	all the lands that he ruled
129	2CH	8	8	mtj2			0	their descendants who were left after them in the land	after those people died, their descendants who remained in the land
130	2CH	8	8	fyz9			0	forced laborers	slaves
131	2CH	8	8	k72k			0	to this day	This refers to the time when the book of 2 Chronicles was written. See how you translated it in [2 Chronicles 5:9](../05/09.md).
132	2CH	8	9	wh3p			0	Solomon made no forced laborers of the people of Israel	Solomon did not make any of the people of Israel become slaves
133	2CH	8	11	sxj8			0	the daughter of Pharaoh	his wife, the daughter of Paharaoh
134	2CH	8	11	jua1			0	David king of Israel	David was Solomon's father and had been king before Solomon.
135	2CH	8	13	s9nl			0	the daily schedule required	as was required each day
136	2CH	8	13	if47			0	the directions found in the commandment of Moses	what Moses had commanded them
137	2CH	8	13	hdd7			0	the set festivals three times every year	the three festivals that they were to celebrate every year
138	2CH	8	14	gyk4			0	He also appointed the gatekeepers by their divisions to every gate	He also appointed groups of gatekeepers to each gate
139	2CH	8	14	qpu7			0	gatekeepers	These were Levites who guarded the gates and only let inside those who had permission to go inside.
140	2CH	8	18	y96s	translate-names		0	Ophir	This is the name of a place. Its location is not known. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
141	2CH	9	intro	yt1q			0		# 2 Chronicles 09 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Solomon ends.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Solomon's fame<br>Solomon was famous outside of Israel because of his wisdom and tremendous wealth. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]])<br>
142	2CH	9	4	ip9a			0	the seating of his servants	Possible meanings are 1) where his servants lived or 2) how his servants sat around the table.
143	2CH	9	5	b6j2			0	I heard in my own land	I heard while I was in my own land
144	2CH	9	8	qdj4			0	who has taken pleasure in you	who is pleased with you
145	2CH	9	10	w6ht	translate-names		0	Ophir	This is the name of a place. Its location is not known. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 8:18](../08/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
146	2CH	9	10	nmk6			0	algum wood	Algum is a kind of tree that grows in Lebanon. King Hiram sent this kind of wood to Solomon. See how you translated it in [2 Chronicles 2:8](../02/08.md).
147	2CH	9	13	ps2f			0	in one year	Possible meanings are 1) this refers to each year or 2) this refers to a particular year.
148	2CH	9	15	z24b			0	beaten gold	gold that people had beaten into thin sheets
149	2CH	9	17	j15s			0	a great throne of ivory	a great throne decorated with ivory
150	2CH	9	17	lgr9	translate-unknown		0	ivory	Ivory is the hard, white substance from the tusks or teeth of large animals, such as the elephant, walrus, or hippopotamus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
151	2CH	9	21	y4vx			0	a fleet of oceangoing ships	a group of ships that travel on the ocean
152	2CH	9	21	cbw6			0	along with the fleet of Hiram	along with Hiram's fleet of ships
153	2CH	9	25	x2et			0	stalls	This is a small enclosure where horses are kept.
154	2CH	9	27	h18u	figs-hyperbole		0	as much as the stones on the ground	This is an exaggeration to emphasize that there was such a great amount of silver. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
155	2CH	9	29	hsm8			0	The History of Nathan the Prophet ... The Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite ... The Visions of Iddo the Seer	These are the names of some writings that existed when 2 Chronicles was written, but they do not exist now.
156	2CH	9	29	a674			0	Ahijah the Shilonite	This is a prophet from Shiloh who predicted that the nation of Israel would be divided into two kingdoms.
157	2CH	9	29	ae38	translate-names		0	Shilonite	This is the name of a people group from the town of Shiloh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
158	2CH	10	2	ihc3	translate-names		0	Jeroboam ... Nebat	These are the names of men. See how you translated these names in [2 Chronicles 9:29](../09/29.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
159	2CH	10	3	muy4			0	they sent and called him	the men of Israel sent for Jeroboam
160	2CH	10	3	q2a7			0	Jeroboam and all Israel came	Jeroboam and all Israel came to Rehoboam
161	2CH	10	8	i4cg			0	Rehoboam ignored the advice	Rehoboam did not follow the advice
162	2CH	10	8	t65a			0	who had grown up with him, who stood before him	who were his long-time friends, and who advised him
163	2CH	10	11	rf83	figs-metaphor		0		A heavy yoke is a metaphor for very difficult labor and cruel treatment. This metaphor is continued in this verses. See how you translated a similar phrase in [2 Chronicles 10:4](../10/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
164	2CH	10	15	pap1			0	his word that Ahijah the Shilonite had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat	This refers to the message that God gave Ahijah to tell Jeroboam.
165	2CH	10	15	qrk3	translate-names		0	Ahijah the Shilonite ... Jeroboam son of Nebat	See how you translated these names in [2 Chronicles 9:29](../09/29.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
166	2CH	10	18	bi1f	translate-names		0	Adoniram	Adoniram is the name of a man. In the Hebrew text of this sentence, his name was written as Adoram. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
167	2CH	10	18	lr8h			0	stoned him to death with stones	killed Adoniram by stoning him
168	2CH	11	intro	abcb			0		# 2 Chronicles 11 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The section on King Rehoboam continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Strengthening their defenses<br>Rehoboam strengthened the defenses of Judah. Without the help of the northern tribes, the kingdom of Judah did not really have much power to defend itself from outside attacks. Therefore, Rehoboam felt it necessary to strengthen Judah's military defenses.<br><br>### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>#### Israel<br>When the author speaks about Israel, he is now referring almost exclusively to the northern kingdom of Israel and not the united nation of Israel.<br>
169	2CH	11	2	z5q8	translate-names		0	Shemaiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
170	2CH	11	6	ha8k	translate-names		0	Etam, Tekoa	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
171	2CH	11	10	ad3u	translate-names		0	Zorah, Aijalon	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
172	2CH	11	12	d49t			0	made them very strong	made the cities very strong
173	2CH	11	12	e62q			0	Judah and Benjamin belonged to him	Rehoboam was in control of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.
174	2CH	11	14	dm8b			0	pasturelands	lands used for animals
175	2CH	11	18	v4pe	translate-names		0	Mahalath ... Abihail	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
176	2CH	11	18	u3e6	translate-names		0	Jerimoth ... Eliab	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
177	2CH	11	19	l1gb	translate-names		0	Jeush ... Shemariah ... Zaham	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
178	2CH	11	20	rb7q	translate-names		0	Mahalath ... Maacah	These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
179	2CH	11	20	g3uj	translate-names		0	Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
180	2CH	11	22	c4mf			0	he had the thought of making him king	he had thought of making Abijah king
181	2CH	11	23	dy54			0	he scattered all his sons throughout all the land of Judah and Benjamin to every fortified city	he sent all his sons throughout all the land to every fortified city of Judah and Benjamin
182	2CH	12	intro	abcc			0		# 2 Chronicles 12 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter ends the section on King Rehoboam.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Worshiping Yahweh<br><br>The safety of Israel and Judah was dependent upon the people worshiping Yahweh and not upon their military power. Because Rehoboam deserted the worship of God, God allowed the king of Egypt to take all of the wealth Solomon stored up.<br>
183	2CH	12	1	tjl2			0	It came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
184	2CH	12	2	b4z5			0	It happened	This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
185	2CH	12	2	n68n	translate-names		0	Shishak	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
186	2CH	12	3	h9gy	translate-names		0	Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites	These are people from Libya, Sukki, and Ethiopia. The location of Sukki is uncertain, but it may be a region in Libya. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
187	2CH	12	5	z5kx	translate-names		0	Shemaiah	This is the name of a man. See how you translated this word in [2 Chronicles 11:2](../11/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
188	2CH	12	7	gf96			0	they had humbled themselves	the princes of Israel and the king had humbled themselves
189	2CH	12	10	xx5p			0	in their place	in place of the shields of gold
190	2CH	12	11	zq9c			0	It happened that	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
191	2CH	12	11	b2p9			0	the guards would carry them	the guards would carry the shields
192	2CH	12	12	xw5h			0	besides, there was	in addition, there was
193	2CH	12	13	iri3	translate-names		0	Naamah	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
194	2CH	12	15	sh73	translate-names		0	Shemaiah ... Iddo	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
195	2CH	12	16	f7ty	translate-names		0	Abijah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
196	2CH	13	intro	abcd			0		# 2 Chronicles 13 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Trust<br>Trusting in God, King Abijah of Judah was able to overcome the army of Israel even though it was twice as big as his army. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
197	2CH	13	4	ai78	translate-names		0	Mount Zemaraim	(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
198	2CH	13	7	c3ni			0	gathered to him	joined with Jeroboam
199	2CH	13	8	pj8y	figs-explicit		0	the kingdom of Yahweh	This is a reference to a united Israel as it existed in the time of David and Solomon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
200	2CH	13	9	xm3a			0	Whoever comes to serve as a priest	Anyone who comes to serve as a priest
201	2CH	13	11	pr24			0	they also tend the lampstand	they also take care of the lampstand
202	2CH	13	12	wtg9	figs-explicit		0	do not fight against Yahweh	Since Yahweh is leading the army of Judah, Abijah speaks of the army of Israel fighting against the army of Judah as if they were fighting against Yahweh himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
203	2CH	13	13	h2zd			0	an ambush behind them	a surprise attack behind the army of Judah
204	2CH	13	13	jt7s			0	the ambush was behind them	the soldiers who were to attack them by surprise were behind them
205	2CH	13	19	upd4			0	Abijah pursued	Abijah chased after
206	2CH	13	19	hz7n	translate-names		0	Jeshanah ... Ephron	These are the names of cities. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
207	2CH	14	intro	abce			0		# 2 Chronicles 14 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins the section about King Asa. (2 Chronicles 14-16)<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Trust<br>Trusting in Yahweh, Asa was able to defeat million men of the army of Nubia. Trust in Yahweh is more important than military might. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
208	2CH	14	1	y47c			0	they buried him	people buried him
209	2CH	14	1	gf4f			0	In his days	During his reign
210	2CH	14	9	e8rc	translate-names		0	Zerah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
211	2CH	14	9	vp8f	translate-names		0	Mareshah	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
212	2CH	14	10	xpb8	translate-names		0	the Valley of Zephathah	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
213	2CH	15	1	jvp5	translate-names		0	Oded	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
214	2CH	15	3	xg58			0	without a teaching priest	without a priest who taught them
215	2CH	15	9	h9ua			0	For they came from Israel	For people from of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon came from Israel
216	2CH	15	10	j6xk	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the third month	This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of May and the first part of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
217	2CH	15	10	nt3u	translate-ordinal		0	third ... fifteenth	(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
218	2CH	15	11	p5jc			0	some of the plunder that they had brought	This refers to the plunder that they had taken from the villages around Gerar in [2 Chronicles 14:14](../14/14.md).
219	2CH	15	16	h8dq			0	a disgusting figure	This phrase refers to an idol.
220	2CH	16	intro	abcg			0		# 2 Chronicles 16 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The section about King Asa is completed in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Asa did not trust Yahweh<br>When Baasha was building Ramah to blockade him, Asa asked the king of Aram to help him instead of trusting God to help him. This was sinful because he disobeyed Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
221	2CH	16	1	a748			0	so that he might not allow anyone to	so that no one could
222	2CH	16	2	vs22	translate-names		0	Ben Hadad	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
223	2CH	16	3	lf3m			0	Look, I have sent	As proof that I want a treaty with you, I have sent
224	2CH	16	4	t3pz	translate-names		0	Ijon, Dan, Abel Maim	These are the names of cities in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
225	2CH	16	5	e7nh			0	It came about that	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
226	2CH	16	5	m9si			0	building up	fortifying
227	2CH	16	6	tb71			0	timbers	Timbers are large pieces of wood used to build houses or walls.
228	2CH	16	6	y6th			0	building up ... to build up	fortifying ... to fortify
229	2CH	16	6	iv87	translate-names		0	Geba	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
230	2CH	16	7	dxr4	translate-names		0	Hanani	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
231	2CH	16	8	j6el	translate-names		0	Libyans	These are people from Libya. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
232	2CH	16	11	q4e5			0	the book of the kings of Judah and Israel	This is a book that no longer exists.
233	2CH	16	14	w49e			0	bier	A bier is a table on which a dead body is placed at a funeral.
234	2CH	17	intro	abch			0		# 2 Chronicles 17 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins the story of King Jehoshaphat.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Trust in Yahweh<br>Jehoshaphat trusted and obeyed God. Because of this, God made him strong. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
235	2CH	17	1	hul7			0	in his place	after his father
236	2CH	17	2	w4rq			0	He placed forces	He places soldiers
237	2CH	17	2	bl8k			0	garrisons	military encampments set up to protect the people
238	2CH	17	3	d91s	figs-explicit		0	did not seek the Baals	This means that he did not worship the Baal idols in order to seek help from them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
239	2CH	17	7	eu8e	translate-names		0	Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
240	2CH	17	8	c7se	translate-names		0	Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah ... Elishama and Jehoram	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
241	2CH	17	11	i95m	translate-numbers		0	7,700 rams, and 7,700 goats	The number can also be written as seven thousand seven hundred. This is a description of the flocks that the Arabians brought Jehoshaphat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
242	2CH	17	14	rvd4	translate-names		0	Adnah	(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
243	2CH	17	15	h2g8	translate-names		0	Jehohanan	(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
244	2CH	17	16	aul5	translate-names		0	Amasiah son of Zichri	(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
245	2CH	17	17	iq71	translate-names		0	Eliada	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
246	2CH	17	18	gt7s	translate-names		0	Jehozabad	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
247	2CH	17	19	rb3n			0	besides those	in addition to
248	2CH	18	intro	abci			0		# 2 Chronicles 18 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>The will of God is accomplished, even when people try to avoid it. Ahab tried to disguise himself to hide from the soldiers of Aram but an arrow still hit and killed him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/willofgod]])<br>
249	2CH	18	4	w1li			0	king of Israel	This refers to King Ahab.
250	2CH	18	7	wrd8	translate-names		0	Micaiah son of Imlah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
251	2CH	18	10	qc4l	translate-names		0	Kenaanah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
252	2CH	18	10	bb1n			0	horns of iron	This is a reference to the horns of a bull but they made of metal.
253	2CH	18	12	g3xq	translate-names		0	Micaiah	Translate this man's name the same as in [2 Chronicles 17:7](../17/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
254	2CH	18	12	yq5d			0	your words	what you say
255	2CH	18	16	mp8v	figs-simile		0	like sheep who have no shepherd	The people of the army are compared to sheep that have no one to lead them because their shepherd, the king, has died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
256	2CH	18	19	gu45			0	entice	This means to attract someone by offering something appealing.
257	2CH	18	22	y3iw			0	Now see, Yahweh	Now pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: Yahweh
258	2CH	18	23	er46	translate-names		0	Kenaanah	Translate this man's name the same as in [2 Chronicles 18:10](../18/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
259	2CH	18	25	g3n4			0	king of Israel	This refers to Ahab.
260	2CH	18	25	z32s	translate-names		0	Amon	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
261	2CH	18	27	pml5	figs-hypo		0	If you return safely	This describes something that would not happen. Yahweh had already told Micaiah that the king would not return safely. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
262	2CH	18	28	hit9			0	went up against	fought against
263	2CH	18	28	d2xt	translate-names		0	Ramoth Gilead	Translate the name of this place as you did in [2 Chronicles 18:2](../18/02.md) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
264	2CH	18	29	r3ja			0	disguise	This means to change the usual appearance so as not to be identified.
265	2CH	18	31	sww1			0	That is the king of Israel	Jehoshaphat was wrongly identified as the king of Israel because Ahab had insisted that he wear kingly robes.
266	2CH	18	31	c71a			0	God turned them away from him	God caused them to stop pursuing him
267	2CH	18	31	w122			0	It came about that	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
268	2CH	18	33	xs83			0	drew his bow at random	Possible meanings are 1) he took aim to shoot a soldier without knowing that it was Ahab or 2) he drew his bow to shoot without any specific target in mind.
269	2CH	18	33	ggx8			0	between the joints of his armor	This is a place where two pieces of armor meet and is susceptible to arrows and swords.
270	2CH	19	intro	abcj			0		# 2 Chronicles 19 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of Jehoshaphat as king continues in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Levite judges<br>Jehoshaphat appointed many Levites to be judges and told them to be very fair. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])<br>
271	2CH	19	3	dtu5			0	Asherah poles	See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 14:3](../14/03.md).
272	2CH	19	5	x63t			0	fortified cities	cities with walls around them for protection
273	2CH	19	5	z8j6			0	city by city	for every city
274	2CH	19	6	gxr5			0	He said to the judges	Jehoshaphat said to the judges
275	2CH	19	6	fys3	figs-idiom		0	he is with you	Possible meanings are 1) Yahweh was aware of what the judges decided or 2) Yahweh would hold the judges accountable for their decisions or 3) Yahweh would help and guide them in their decisions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
276	2CH	19	10	ngf4			0	Connecting Statement:	Jehoshaphat continues to instruct some of the Levites and the priests, and some of the heads of the ancestral houses of Israel, who he appointed to be judges.
277	2CH	19	11	pi87			0	Connecting Statement:	Jehoshaphat continues to instruct some of the Levites and the priests, and some of the heads of the ancestral houses of Israel, who he appointed to be judges.
278	2CH	19	11	d1sw			0	See, Amariah	Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: Amariah
279	2CH	19	11	k733	translate-names		0	Amariah ... Zebadiah ... Ishmael	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
280	2CH	19	11	v1uj			0	is over you	is in charge of you
281	2CH	20	intro	abck			0		# 2 Chronicles 20 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Jehoshaphat is completed in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Deliverance and trust<br>God rescues those who trust him. An enormous army came against Jehoshaphat but God promised that he would defeat them without Judah having to fight. Then the enemy fought among themselves and when the army of Judah arrived there were dead bodies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])<br>
282	2CH	20	1	j8yx			0	It came about	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
283	2CH	20	1	lg2y	translate-names		0	Meunites	This was a people group from the region of Meun which was near Edom, east of the Jordan River. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
284	2CH	20	2	gli3	translate-names		0	Hazezon Tamar	This is the name of a place. It is another name for Engedi. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
285	2CH	20	9	m1p3			0	before this house	This refers to the temple.
286	2CH	20	10	k32n	translate-names		0	Mount Seir	This was a place where the Edomites lived. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
287	2CH	20	14	dw8t	figs-idiom		0	the Spirit of Yahweh came on	This is an idiom which means that the spirit of God influenced Jahaziel and enabled him to prophesy. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 15:1](../15/01.md) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
288	2CH	20	14	h5s4	translate-names		0	Jahaziel ... Zechariah ... Benaiah ... Jeiel ... Mattaniah ... Asaph	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
289	2CH	20	15	e5m5			0	for the battle does not belong to you, but to God	This means that God is in control of the battle and of what happens.
290	2CH	20	16	aj6j			0	See	Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important
291	2CH	20	16	w1v8	translate-names		0	pass of Ziz	This is a narrow valley between two mountains southeast of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
292	2CH	20	18	r9hk	translate-symaction		0	bowed his head with his face to the ground ... fell down before Yahweh	These acts of worship that express humility and submission to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
293	2CH	20	19	zq97	translate-names		0	Kohathites and Korahites	These are the names of people groups descending from Kohath and Korah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
294	2CH	20	20	kt3f	translate-names		0	Tekoa	Translate the name of this city the same as in [2 Chronicles 11:6](../11/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
295	2CH	20	20	hu6r			0	Trust in his prophets, and you will succeed	If you trust in Yahweh's prophets, then you will succeed
296	2CH	20	22	evi9			0	ambush	a surprise attack
297	2CH	20	22	k92t	translate-names		0	Mount Seir	Translate the name of this place the same as in [2 Chronicles 20:10](../20/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
298	2CH	20	26	bdm8	translate-names		0	Valley of Berakah	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
299	2CH	20	26	hwp2			0	to this day	This means the day on which the writer wrote. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 5:9](../05/09.md).
300	2CH	20	29	adf4			0	kingdoms of the nations	kingdoms in the nearby nations
301	2CH	20	34	bw3y	translate-names		0	Hanani	Translate this man's name as you did in [2 Chronicles 16:7](../16/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
302	2CH	20	34	c9hp			0	the history of Jehu son of Hanani	This is a historical account that was written by Jehu.
303	2CH	20	34	eb1p			0	the book of the kings of Israel	This is a book that no longer exists. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 16:11](../16/11.md).
304	2CH	20	36	ci9q			0	ships	These are ships capable of traveling on large bodies of water.
305	2CH	20	36	be8n	translate-names		0	Tarshish	This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
306	2CH	20	36	m9yx	translate-names		0	Ezion Geber	Translate the name of this place as you did in [2 Chronicles 8:17](../08/17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
307	2CH	20	37	j4tx	translate-names		0	Eliezer ... Dodavahu	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
308	2CH	20	37	yz7g	translate-names		0	Mareshah	Translate this man's name as you did in [2 Chronicles 11:8](../11/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
309	2CH	20	37	nwz7			0	they were not able to sail	no one was able to sail them
310	2CH	21	1	d8x6	figs-idiom		0	city of David	This is the city of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
311	2CH	21	2	ts51	translate-names		0	Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
312	2CH	21	3	w3r9			0	large gifts	gifts of large amounts
313	2CH	21	6	r1hh			0	he had Ahab's daughter as his wife	he had married a daughter of Ahab
314	2CH	21	8	eye5			0	In Jehoram's days	While Jehoram was king
315	2CH	21	8	s1a6			0	from the control of Judah	against Judah's control
316	2CH	21	10	b7r2			0	to this present day	This refers to the time when the book of 2 Chronicles was written. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 5:9](../05/09.md).
317	2CH	21	10	p7fc	translate-names		0	Libnah	This was a town in Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
318	2CH	21	14	g535			0	see	This tells Jehoram to pay attention to the message that follows.
319	2CH	21	14	j454			0	strike with a great plague	cause a great plague to happen to
320	2CH	21	19	qah6			0	It came about	This phrase marks an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
321	2CH	21	20	y2kv			0	when he departed no one mourned him	no one was sad that he died
322	2CH	22	1	r4vf			0	all his older sons	all Jehoram's older sons
323	2CH	22	2	bmd3	translate-names		0	Athaliah	This is the name of Ahaziah's mother. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
324	2CH	22	4	pl6a			0	they were his advisors	descendants of Ahab advised him
325	2CH	22	4	ku75			0	to his destruction	and this caused his destruction
326	2CH	22	5	q19z	translate-names		0	Hazael	This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
327	2CH	22	6	f5en			0	of the wounds that they had given him	from the wounds that he received at the battle
328	2CH	22	6	a51c			0	went down to Jezreel	Jezreel was lower in elevation than Jerusalem.
329	2CH	22	7	jk9g	translate-names		0	Nimshi	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
330	2CH	22	8	nil2			0	It came about	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
331	2CH	22	8	y16a			0	the sons of Ahaziah's brothers	Possible meanings are 1) Ahaziah's nephews or 2) the sons of Ahaziah's relatives .
332	2CH	22	9	w5uj			0	they caught him ... killed him	they caught Ahaziah ... killed Ahaziah
333	2CH	22	10	mhv4	figs-explicit		0	all the royal children	This refers only to the males, because they could become king. Verse 11 confirms that the sons were the ones who were killed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
334	2CH	22	11	lrh9			0	his nurse	This refers to a person who cares for a child, not to a medical person.
335	2CH	22	11	fw3s			0	into a bedroom	Verse 12 makes it clear that this bedroom was located in the temple. Jehosheba could access that room because she was married to Jehoiada who was a priest.
336	2CH	22	11	kdl4	translate-names		0	Jehoiada	This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
337	2CH	22	12	z5ls			0	He was with them	Joash was with Jehosheba and Jehoiada
338	2CH	23	intro	abcn			0		# 2 Chronicles 23 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The chapter ends the story of Queen Athaliah and begins the story of King Joash.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Having a king<br>The high priest organized a coup and made seven-year-old Joash king. Athaliah objected, so the chief priest had her killed. This was an attempt by the priests to fulfill the covenant God made with David. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])<br>
339	2CH	23	1	j4s2	translate-names		0	Jehoiada	the chief priest who served in the temple and was faithful to God. He was an advisor to Joash. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
340	2CH	23	1	nsc1			0	entered into a covenant	made an agreement
341	2CH	23	1	hg6w	translate-names		0	Azariah ... Ishmael ... Azariah ... Maaseiah ... Elishaphat	These five men were the commanders of hundreds of soldiers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
342	2CH	23	1	h188	translate-names		0	Jeroham ... Jehohanan ... Obed ... Adaiah ... Zichri	These are men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
343	2CH	23	4	rn7m			0	will be guards at the doors	will be guards at the temple doors
344	2CH	23	6	rc8l			0	Allow no one to come into the house of Yahweh	Do not allow anyone to come into the house of Yahweh
345	2CH	23	7	h1ia			0	The Levites must surround the king on all sides	The Levites must surround the king on all sides in order to protect him
346	2CH	23	7	qr4l			0	all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand	all sides, and every temple guard should have his weapons and be ready to fight
347	2CH	23	8	xqu4	figs-hyperbole		0	all Judah	This is a generalization to refer to all the people of Judah who were present in the courtyard that day. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
348	2CH	23	8	u5l3			0	Each one took his men ... any of their divisions	The priests and guards served in divisions, with each group working for two weeks. This refers to the point in time when two divisions were present—the one ending their service and the one starting their service. Thus there were twice as many men as usual.
349	2CH	23	8	m5am			0	were to leave off serving on the Sabbath	were finishing their work on that Sabbath day
350	2CH	23	10	gx81			0	with his weapon in his hand	This means they were ready to fight. See how you translated a similar phrase in [2 Chronicles 23:7](../23/07.md).
351	2CH	23	11	fy1f	translate-symaction		0	put the crown on him	This is a symbolic act to show that they are making him king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
352	2CH	23	11	k2ht	translate-symaction		0	anointed him	This was a symbolic act to show that he was chosen by God to be the king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
353	2CH	23	11	rd94			0	Long live the king	May the king live a long life
354	2CH	23	13	ig4e			0	behold	This alerts the reader that the following information is very important.
355	2CH	23	13	hny9			0	standing by his pillar at the entrance	The relationship between the king and this particular pillar at the temple entrance is unclear.
356	2CH	23	13	r48v	translate-symaction		0	Athaliah tore her clothes	This was a symbolic action to show her great distress. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
357	2CH	23	14	v54k	translate-names		0	Jehoiada	Translate this man's name as in [2 Chronicles 22:11](../22/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
358	2CH	23	14	m46m			0	who were over the army	who were leaders in the army
359	2CH	23	14	l9pu			0	For the priest had said	For Jehoiada the priest had said
360	2CH	23	15	lf4w			0	the king's house	the royal palace
361	2CH	23	17	byi1	translate-names		0	Mattan	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
362	2CH	23	20	tc95			0	the throne of the kingdom	the royal throne
363	2CH	23	21	cu4z	figs-hyperbole		0	So all the people of the land	This is generalization to say that most of the people rejoiced. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
364	2CH	24	intro	abco			0		# 2 Chronicles 24 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Joash is completed in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Joash repairs the temple<br><br>Joash decided to repair the temple. The Levites collected money from people and gave it to the workmen to repair the temple. This was a sign of worship towards Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])<br><br>#### Joash becomes evil<br><br>When Joash stopped worshiping Yahweh, he had many troubles. Joash remaind loyal to Yahweh as long as the chief priest lived, but when the chief priest died Joash started following other gods. The chief priest's son warned him that he would have trouble, so he had him killed. The army of Aram defeated and plundered him and his servants murdered him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
365	2CH	24	1	v56j			0	began to reign	became king of Judah
366	2CH	24	1	rsd4	translate-names		0	Zibiah	This is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
367	2CH	24	3	huh8			0	Jehoiada took for him two wives	Jehoiada chose two wives for Joash
368	2CH	24	4	c35n			0	It came about after this	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
369	2CH	24	5	vg6g			0	right away	immediately
370	2CH	24	7	smr6			0	holy things	This refers to the items used for worship in the temple.
371	2CH	24	7	mtk1			0	to the Baals	to people to use for the worship of idols of Baal
372	2CH	24	8	m6j5			0	a chest	a large wooden box
373	2CH	24	10	ijk6	figs-hyperbole		0	All the leaders and all the people	This is a generalization. Some people probably did not respond this way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
374	2CH	24	11	zm3q			0	It happened that whenever	This phrase introduces a new, recurring action. If your language has a way to note this, you may use it here.
375	2CH	24	11	u4ua			0	take it and carry it back to its place	take the chest and carry it back to its place
376	2CH	24	12	w2me			0	stonemasons and carpenters	men who built with stone and men who built with wood
377	2CH	24	12	j1av			0	those who worked in iron and bronze	men who made things from iron and bronze
378	2CH	24	14	p262			0	the rest of the money	This is money that was collected in the chest but not needed for repairs.
379	2CH	24	15	lat2	figs-idiom		0	was full of days	This idiom means he lived a long time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
380	2CH	24	18	g9pd			0	this wrongdoing of theirs	their sin
381	2CH	24	19	cd9x	figs-rpronouns		0	to himself, Yahweh	The reflexive pronoun emphasizes that Yahweh was the one to whom they should turn. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
382	2CH	24	19	rc12			0	they refused to listen	the people refused to obey
383	2CH	24	20	k16w	figs-idiom		0	The Spirit of God came on Zechariah	This is an idiom which means that the Spirit of God influenced Zechariah and enabled him to prophesy. See how you translated a similar phrase in [2 Chronicles 15:1](../15/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
384	2CH	24	20	g8xd			0	Zechariah son of Jehoiada	This was not the same man as Zechariah son of Berechiah who wrote the Book of Zechariah.
385	2CH	24	22	idx8			0	ignored the kindness that Jehoiada, Zechariah's father, had done to him	Joash did not pay attention to the way that Jehoiada, Zechariah's father, had been kind to Joash.
386	2CH	24	22	s4f7			0	call you to account	make you pay for the wrong you have done
387	2CH	24	23	nqr5			0	It came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
388	2CH	24	23	tz31			0	sent all the plunder from them	sent all the plunder from Judah and Jerusalem
389	2CH	24	24	lka5			0	victory over a very great army	victory over the much larger army of Judah
390	2CH	24	25	bm42			0	because of the murder of the sons of Jehoiada	because he had murdered the sons of Jehoiada
391	2CH	24	25	a4s2			0	They killed him in his bed	The servants killed Joash in his bed
392	2CH	24	26	b7vr	translate-names		0	Zabad ... Jehozabad	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
393	2CH	24	27	f9u5			0	the accounts about his sons	the record of what his sons did
394	2CH	24	27	ua6b			0	the important prophecies that were spoken about him	the important things the prophets spoke about him
395	2CH	24	27	sg2c			0	the commentary on the book of the kings	This is a book which no longer exists.
396	2CH	25	intro	abcp			0		# 2 Chronicles 25 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Worshiping other gods<br><br>When Amaziah trusted God he was successful against Edom. But when he started worshiping the idols of Edom he was badly defeated. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
397	2CH	25	1	bg2h	translate-names		0	Jehoaddan	This is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
398	2CH	25	3	w7l9			0	It came about that	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
399	2CH	25	4	pb7j			0	the book of Moses	This is a reference to the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
400	2CH	25	5	uf4a			0	registered them ... numbered them	He had someone write their names on an official list.
401	2CH	25	5	cp1c			0	found them to be	learned that there were
402	2CH	25	7	h9k1			0	a man of God	a prophet of God
403	2CH	25	7	t5c9			0	Israel ... the people of Ephraim	These are two names for the same group people.
404	2CH	25	10	n12s			0	in fierce anger	very angry
405	2CH	25	11	h9pc			0	took courage	became brave
406	2CH	25	11	muu4			0	Valley of Salt	This is an area near the Dead Sea.
407	2CH	25	13	s5jm			0	the men of the army which Amaziah sent back	the men of the army of Israel which Amaziah sent back to Israel
408	2CH	25	13	va6s	translate-names		0	Beth Horon	This was a village near Jerusalem in Ephraim. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
409	2CH	25	13	nxj3			0	three thousand of the people	3,000 people
410	2CH	25	13	fr63			0	took much plunder	took away a great amount of valuable things
411	2CH	25	14	gik5			0	Now it came about	This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
412	2CH	25	14	fnj7			0	the gods of the people of Seir	the gods that the people of Seir worshiped
413	2CH	25	14	sik5	translate-symaction		0	bowed down ... burned incense	These are symbolic acts of worship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
414	2CH	25	14	lab4			0	the gods	This expresses the popular opinion of the day that the gods determined who won battles.
415	2CH	25	15	qq83			0	the gods ... who did not even save their own people	This expresses the popular opinion of the day that the gods determined who won battles.
416	2CH	25	16	p4i6			0	It came about that	This phrase is used here to mark the next important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
417	2CH	25	16	q3gu			0	you have done this deed	This refers back to Amaziah worshiping the gods of the Edomites in [2 Chronicles 25:14](../25/14.md).
418	2CH	25	17	rp1z	translate-names		0	Jehoash ... Jehoahaz	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
419	2CH	25	18	kuv2	figs-parables		0	A thistle that was in Lebanon ... trampled down the thistle	This message is in the form of a parable. The worthless thistle represents Amaziah, and the cedar represents Jehoash. The trampling of the thistle by the beast expresses that something bad will happen to the thistle, and it will be powerless to stop it. The point of the parable is that Amaziah was foolish to challenge Jehoash. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
420	2CH	25	18	us2b			0	thistle	This is a small, worthless plant with small, sharp thorns.
421	2CH	25	18	ay6l			0	cedar	a very large type of tree
422	2CH	25	20	e45f			0	this event was from God	God wanted this event to happen
423	2CH	25	21	j45y			0	Beth Shemesh, which belongs to Judah	The city of Beth Shemesh was located in Judah.
424	2CH	25	24	hz4e			0	the king's house	the royal palace
425	2CH	25	26	rvg3			0	behold	This alerts the reader to pay special attention to the truth of what follows.
426	2CH	25	26	yq3e			0	the book of the kings of Judah and Israel	This refers to a book that no longer exists.
427	2CH	25	27	ndw6	translate-names		0	Lachish	a city in Judah (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
428	2CH	25	28	m98i			0	brought him back	brought back his body
429	2CH	25	28	x3ai			0	city of Judah	This was another name for Jerusalem, which was also called the city of David.
430	2CH	26	intro	abcq			0		# 2 Chronicles 26 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Uzzah the leper<br>Uzzah was powerful when he followed Yahweh. When he entered the temple to burn incense like a priest, God made him a leper. Lepers could not properly worship Yahweh because they were always unclean. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])<br>
431	2CH	26	2	fd3x	translate-names		0	Elath	a city in Judah (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
432	2CH	26	2	ai71	figs-euphemism		0	slept with his ancestors	This is a polite way to say he died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
433	2CH	26	5	sbp3			0	As long as he sought Yahweh	During the whole time that he sought Yahweh
434	2CH	26	6	cb74	translate-names		0	Jabneh	This was a town in northern Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
435	2CH	26	7	wtt3	translate-names		0	Gurbaal	This was a town in Arabia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
436	2CH	26	7	d4p8	translate-names		0	Meunites	This is likely people who moved to that area from the kingdom of Maon near Mount Seir. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
437	2CH	26	11	qp1l	translate-names		0	Jeiel ... Maaseiah, the officer ... Hananiah	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
438	2CH	26	12	nbd6			0	the leaders of the families who led the mighty men	the family leaders who led the mighty men
439	2CH	26	14	hi49			0	helmets	A helmet is a protective head covering.
440	2CH	26	14	rky5			0	coats of mail	This is a covering for the body made of metal links or chains.
441	2CH	26	15	ba8i			0	the battlements	These were the corners of the city walls where soldiers could fight from.
442	2CH	26	19	djz3			0	censer	This is a special pan or bowl used for burning incense.
443	2CH	26	21	bs57			0	lived in a separate house	This indicates that he lived away from other houses and other people.
444	2CH	26	21	ywb8			0	the king's house	This refers to the king's palace, which the king was no longer living in.
445	2CH	26	22	qw2a	translate-names		0	Amoz	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
446	2CH	26	23	y9w8			0	Jotham, his son, became king in his place	Jotham, his son, became king after Uzziah
447	2CH	27	intro	abcr			0		# 2 Chronicles 27 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Trust in Yahweh<br>Jotham was able to conquer the people of Ammon because he obeyed the Lord. For Yahweh, trust in Yahweh is the key to victory in battle. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
448	2CH	27	1	d5aq	translate-names		0	Jerushah	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
449	2CH	27	2	f1pd			0	in everything	in everything he did
450	2CH	27	3	in4k	translate-names		0	the hill of Ophel	This is a hill in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
451	2CH	27	5	vp4e			0	in the second and third years	in the second and third years after he defeated them
452	2CH	27	7	w1yz			0	see, they are written in the book ... Judah	anyone can look in the book ... Judah and see that they are written there
453	2CH	27	7	r9h4			0	the book of the kings of Israel and Judah	This is a book that no longer exists.
454	2CH	27	9	ipz3			0	they buried him	people buried him
455	2CH	28	intro	abcs			0		# 2 Chronicles 28 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### King Ahaz's idolatry<br><br>Judah was defeated by all of the neighboring countries because King Ahaz was worshiping all sorts of foreign gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
456	2CH	28	3	u8iu	translate-names		0	the Valley of Ben Hinnom	This is a valley in Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
457	2CH	28	4	zc6t			0	the high places and on the hills and under every green tree	These are places where the people of the other nations worshiped their false gods.
458	2CH	28	7	b9gi	translate-names		0	Zicri ... Maaseiah ... Azrikam ... Elkanah	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
459	2CH	28	9	x39b	translate-names		0	Oded	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
460	2CH	28	12	n1ms	translate-names		0	Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai	These are all names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
461	2CH	28	15	hm45			0	sandals	This is a type of shoe.
462	2CH	28	15	z4u7			0	put the weak ones on donkeys	put the weak ones who were too weak to walk on donkeys
463	2CH	28	18	jx3g	translate-names		0	Beth Shemesh, Aijalon, Gederoth, Soko ... Timnah ... Gimzo	These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
464	2CH	28	20	bg3j	translate-names		0	Tiglath-Pileser	This is Tiglath-Pileser III, also known as Pul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
465	2CH	28	22	vu6s			0	in his time of suffering	when he was suffering
466	2CH	28	26	x2wa			0	see, they are written in the book ... Israel	anyone can look at the book ... Israel and see that they are written there
467	2CH	28	26	al5i			0	the book of the kings of Judah and Israel	This is a book that no longer exists.
468	2CH	28	27	db2g			0	they buried him	people buried him
469	2CH	29	intro	abct			0		# 2 Chronicles 29 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins the story of King Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29-32)<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Cleansing the temple<br><br>King Hezekiah was a great king. He cleaned and rededicated the temple. This was a sign that he wanted the people to return to worshiping Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])<br>
470	2CH	29	1	r1vb	translate-names		0	Abijah	This is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
471	2CH	29	3	w3sj	translate-hebrewmonths		0	in the first month	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of March and the first part April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
472	2CH	29	12	qf5d	translate-names		0	General Information:	These verses list the names of the Levites who began to do the work that Hezekiah had ordered them to do. These are all men's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
473	2CH	29	15	r6mx	figs-metaphor		0	to cleanse the house of Yahweh	A place that is fit to be used for God's purposes is spoken of as if it were physically clean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
474	2CH	29	16	lxp4	translate-names		0	brook Kidron	A small body of water that flows on the east side of Jerusalem. At times it was used as a trash dump. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
475	2CH	29	17	r12t	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the first day of the first month	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first day marks the day when Yahweh brought the people out of Egypt. This is near the middle of March on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
476	2CH	29	17	tz1i	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the eighth day of the month	This is near the end of March on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
477	2CH	29	17	fe4g	translate-hebrewmonths		0	sixteenth day of the first month	This is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
478	2CH	29	18	r51d			0	the bread of the presence	This is a reference to the 12 loaves of bread that were placed in front of the altar. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 2:4](../02/04.md).
479	2CH	29	19	kdv1			0	See, they are	Look at them. You can see for yourself that they are
480	2CH	29	22	j4qa			0	they killed the bulls, and the priests received the blood	the priests killed the bulls and took the blood
481	2CH	29	23	av6c			0	they laid their hands on them	the king and people in the assembly laid their hands on them
482	2CH	29	25	rcg9	translate-unknown		0	cymbals	two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 5:12](../05/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
483	2CH	29	29	h6j2			0	When they had finished the offerings	When the priests had finished the offerings
484	2CH	29	31	hy9j			0	thank offerings	These were offerings of thanksgiving.
485	2CH	29	34	jg19			0	to skin all the burnt offerings	to remove the skins from all the burn offerings
486	2CH	29	34	m9p9			0	had been more careful to consecrate themselves	There were enough Levites to do this work because they had been careful to consecrate themselves. This implies that the reason that there were not enough priests was because the priests were not careful to consecrate themselves.
487	2CH	30	intro	abcu
488	2CH	30	1	ycd1			0	all Israel and Judah	This represents the nation of Israel in general. Earlier the nation had been split into two kingdoms called by these names.
489	2CH	30	2	iyr4			0	deciding to celebrate the Passover in the second month	The Israelites normally celebrated the passover during the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The first month is during the last part of March and the first part of April on Western calendars.
490	2CH	30	2	cjw6	translate-hebrewmonths		0	second month	This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of April and the first part of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
491	2CH	30	4	wuc1			0	This proposal	This refers to the proposal to celebrate the Passover in the second month instead of in the first month.
492	2CH	30	6	g84t			0	couriers	people who carry messages
493	2CH	30	7	ly2x			0	Connecting Statement:	This is a continuation of King Hezekiah's message to the people of Israel.
494	2CH	30	10	us4j			0	all the way to Zebulun	Zebulun was one of the tribes farthest in the north of Israel, but there were three other tribes that reached farther north.
495	2CH	30	13	i16d	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the second month	This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of April and the first part of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
496	2CH	30	14	e3np			0	the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense	These two phrases refer to altars that people had built to false gods.
497	2CH	30	14	hm9x	translate-names		0	the brook Kidron	This was a small stream of water in the Kidron Valley. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
498	2CH	30	15	z59l	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the fourteenth day of the second month	This is near the beginning of May on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
499	2CH	30	16	il5m			0	They stood in their place by their divisions	They stood in their appointed places
500	2CH	30	17	tqj2			0	the Passover lambs	the lambs for the Passover
501	2CH	30	21	wlu2			0	singing with loud instruments to Yahweh	singing and playing loud musical instruments to Yahweh
502	2CH	30	24	y3lu			0	Hezekiah ... gave the assembly ... bulls and ... sheep as an offering	Hezekiah gave the animals to the people as an offering to the Lord for the people to eat.
503	2CH	30	26	cm8s			0	there had not been anything like it in Jerusalem	there had not been any Passover Festival in Jerusalem like this Passover Festival
504	2CH	30	27	pdh5	figs-metaphor		0	their prayer went up to heaven	Their prayer going up to heaven represents God in heaven paying attention to them praying on earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
505	2CH	31	1	gd96			0	who were there	who were in Jerusalem
506	2CH	31	3	a44p			0	assigned the king's portion for the burnt offerings from his own possessions	Hezekiah took the meat and grain used for the burnt offerings out of his own possessions.
507	2CH	31	3	nq8s			0	the new moons	This was a festival coinciding with the movement of the moon.
508	2CH	31	3	svt6			0	the fixed festivals	This refers to festivals which occur on specific dates.
509	2CH	31	5	sds3			0	a tithe of everything	a tenth of all their crops
510	2CH	31	7	c9r3	translate-hebrewmonths		0	third month	This is the third month of the Hebrew calendar. It is at the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dry season. It is during the last part of May and the first part of June on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
511	2CH	31	7	qec1	translate-hebrewmonths		0	seventh month	This is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This is during the early rain season, which would soften the land for sowing. It is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
512	2CH	31	10	jqr2			0	What was left over is this large amount here	The chief priest would have been pointing to the large heaps.
513	2CH	31	12	j9tq	translate-names		0	Konaniah ... Shimei	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
514	2CH	31	13	gq1i	translate-names		0	Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
515	2CH	31	14	xr91	translate-names		0	Kore ... Imnah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
516	2CH	31	14	hww2			0	the porter at the east gate	the gatekeeper at the east gate of the temple
517	2CH	31	15	bdn1	translate-names		0	Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah	These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
518	2CH	31	15	mc4d			0	division by division	group by group
519	2CH	31	16	bde4			0	three years old and up	three years old and older
520	2CH	32	intro	abcw			0		# 2 Chronicles 32 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of King Hezekiah is completed in this chapter.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Trust in Yahweh<br>Because Hezekiah trusted God, God rescued Jerusalem from the attacked of the Assyrian army and healed Hezekiah when he was very sick. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br>
521	2CH	32	3	hu1g			0	to stop up the waters of the springs that were outside the city	The people of the city would fill up wells and fountain springs with earth and rocks, hiding the water from the Assyrians, but the people would cause the water to flow into the city through secret pathways.
522	2CH	32	5	k73i			0	the Millo	This is a part of the wall on the north side of Jerusalem.
523	2CH	32	7	u7m5			0	for someone is with us who is greater than those with him	for our God is with us and is more powerful than those with the king of Assyria
524	2CH	32	9	z923	translate-names		0	Lachish	This was a city in Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
525	2CH	32	11	he12			0	that he may give you over to die by famine and by thirst	so that you will die from lack of food and water
526	2CH	32	18	m1vc			0	They cried out	Sennacherib's servants shouted loudly
527	2CH	32	18	a4xg			0	they might capture	the Assyrian army might capture
528	2CH	32	19	t94h			0	They spoke of the God of Jerusalem as they had spoken of the gods of the other peoples of the earth	They mocked the God of Jerusalem as they had mocked the gods of the other peoples of the earth
529	2CH	32	21	vc32			0	the house of his god	the temple of his god
530	2CH	32	28	nb7k			0	stalls	This is a small enclosure where horses are kept. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 9:25](../09/25.md)
531	2CH	32	28	kqd4			0	pens	a storage place for small animals
532	2CH	32	30	v3ga	translate-names		0	waters of Gihon	This is the name of a stream near Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
533	2CH	33	intro	abcx			0		# 2 Chronicles 33 General Notes<br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### King Manasseh<br><br>Manasseh angered God more than any other king of Judah. He worshiped the sun, stars and many foreign gods and even sacrificed his sons to the sun. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])<br>
534	2CH	33	6	u61w	translate-names		0	Valley of Ben Hinnom	This is the name of a place near Jerusalem that is also known as Gehenna. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
535	2CH	33	6	ub3g			0	consulted with	asked for information from
536	2CH	33	6	veg7			0	he provoked him to anger	Manasseh made Yahweh very angry
537	2CH	33	8	vm4i			0	that I assigned to their ancestors	that I gave to their ancestors
538	2CH	33	12	la3u			0	implored	to beg for help
539	2CH	33	13	sc6t			0	into his kingship	to rule again as king
540	2CH	33	14	sqx2	translate-names		0	General Information:	See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
541	2CH	33	14	fly1	translate-names		0	the hill of Ophel	Translate the name of this hill as you did in [2 Chronicles 27:3](../27/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
542	2CH	33	14	x6vz			0	raised the wall up	built the wall up
543	2CH	33	14	bz5w			0	the fortified cities	This refers to cities with walls around them.
544	2CH	33	15	ybx7			0	the foreign gods	the false gods from other countries
545	2CH	33	18	q7ja			0	behold, they are written among the deeds ... of Israel	anyone can look among the deeds ... Israel and see that they are written there
546	2CH	33	18	cek8			0	the deeds of the kings of Israel	This in account of the history of Israel that no longer exists.
547	2CH	33	19	pdw7			0	the Chronicles of the Seers	This is a book that no longer exists.
548	2CH	33	20	vbb4			0	in his own house	in his palace
549	2CH	33	20	cm3s	translate-names		0	Amon	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
550	2CH	33	24	ii8t			0	conspired against him	planned in secret to kill him
551	2CH	34	intro	abcy			0		# 2 Chronicles 34 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is the beginning of the story of King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34-35)<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Returning the people to Yahweh<br><br>Josiah worshiped Yahweh and cleaned out the idols and shrines from Judah. The people returned to worship Yahweh again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])<br>
552	2CH	34	4	e96b			0	in his presence	in Josiah's presence
553	2CH	34	4	g9ae			0	dust	very small pieces that could be carried away by the wind
554	2CH	34	5	se8w			0	He burned the bones of their priests on their altars	This means that the bones of the priests who offered sacrifices on the altars to the false gods were burned on the altars that the priests had previously made sacrifices on.
555	2CH	34	8	k15u	translate-names		0	Shaphan ... Azaliah ... Maaseiah ... Joah ... Joahaz	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
556	2CH	34	9	ip5d	translate-names		0	Hilkiah	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
557	2CH	34	9	de7v			0	entrusted to him	gave to him the responsibility of using the money
558	2CH	34	11	yl3v			0	carpenters	workers who build with wood
559	2CH	34	11	ipp7			0	braces	pieces used to connect large beams
560	2CH	34	11	lj49			0	had let fall apart	had allowed to rot
561	2CH	34	12	zvy2	translate-names		0	Jahath ... Meshullam	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
562	2CH	34	12	wu15	translate-names		0	Merari	Translate this man's name as you did in [2 Chronicles 29:12](../29/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
563	2CH	34	12	s18r	translate-names		0	Kohathites	Translate the name of the clan as you did in [2 Chronicles 20:19](../20/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
564	2CH	34	12	bn3y	translate-names		0	Obadiah ... Zechariah	Translate these men's names the same as you did for other men by the same names in [2 Chronicles 17:7](../17/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
565	2CH	34	14	z5es	translate-names		0	General Information:	See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
566	2CH	34	14	mta4			0	the book of the law	Most likely these laws were written on a scroll. A scroll was a type of book made of one long, rolled-up sheet of papyrus or leather.
567	2CH	34	15	ttn5	translate-names		0	Shaphan	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
568	2CH	34	19	ngp5			0	It came about that when	This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
569	2CH	34	20	npc9	translate-names		0	Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan ... Asaiah	These are the names of men. (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
570	2CH	34	21	z4ue			0	because of the words	concerning the words
571	2CH	34	22	p3p5	translate-names		0	Huldah	This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
572	2CH	34	22	ak1d	translate-names		0	Shallum ... Tokhath ... Hasrah	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
573	2CH	34	22	vd7l			0	keeper of the wardrobe	This refers to Shallum. Possible meanings are 1) the person who took care of the clothing that priests wore in the temple or 2) the person who took care of the king's clothing.
574	2CH	34	22	f1d3			0	they spoke with her in this way	they had the following conversation with her
575	2CH	34	25	xy3h			0	they have provoked me to anger	they have made me angry
576	2CH	34	26	ga8y			0	About the words that you heard	About the message that you heard
577	2CH	34	27	mcd9	translate-symaction		0	torn your clothes	This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
578	2CH	34	30	gpn8			0	He then read in their hearing	Then the king read aloud so that they could hear
579	2CH	34	31	lu4e	figs-doublet		0	his commandments, his regulations, and his statutes	These words all share similar meanings. Together they emphasize everything that Yahweh had commanded in the law. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
580	2CH	35	intro	abcz			0		# 2 Chronicles 35 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the end of the story of King Josiah.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Passover<br>Josiah organized a large Passover celebration and people shared their animals with those without animals to sacrifice. The celebration of Passover was a sign of proper worship by the people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]])<br>
581	2CH	35	1	fxr9			0	Josiah kept a Passover to Yahweh	Josiah commanded the people to celebrate the Passover that Yahweh had commanded their ancestors to celebrate.
582	2CH	35	1	bg3u			0	in Jerusalem	Yahweh had commanded Moses that all the people of Israel were to go to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover.
583	2CH	35	1	ha3p	translate-hebrewmonths		0	the fourteenth day of the first month	This is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. The fourteenth day is near the beginning of April on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
584	2CH	35	4	p441			0	divisions	groups into which the people had divided the priests and Levites
585	2CH	35	4	b7vi			0	the written instructions of David ... and those of Solomon, his son	the instructions that David ... and Solomon, his son, wrote
586	2CH	35	5	rg1m			0	Stand in the holy place, taking your position	Take your positions in the temple area
587	2CH	35	5	mir3			0	your divisions	This refers to the work group to which the people had assigned each Levite. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 35:4](../35/04.md).
588	2CH	35	5	k1kc			0	the ancestral houses	This refers to the various clans among the Levites. It seems that Levites were assigned to different work groups on the basis of the kind of work assigned to each clan or ancestral house. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 35:4](../35/04.md).
589	2CH	35	6	n3xl			0	consecrate yourselves	This probably refers to the priests and Levites washing themselves before they did work in the temple.
590	2CH	35	7	ek8d	translate-numbers		0	General Information:	See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]
591	2CH	35	7	cnd4			0	kids	baby goats
592	2CH	35	7	xj1b			0	these were from the king's possessions	all these lambs, kids, and bulls that he gave were ones that he himself owned
593	2CH	35	8	a9y3	translate-names		0	Hilkiah ... Zechariah ... Jehiel	These are all the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
594	2CH	35	9	c545	translate-names		0	Konaniah ... Shemaiah ... Nethanel ... Hashabiah ... Jeiel ... Jozabad	These are all the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
595	2CH	35	10	mzl8			0	their divisions	the groups into which the people had divided the priests and Levites. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 35:4](../35/04.md).
596	2CH	35	13	ti43			0	They roasted the Passover lambs with fire	They cooked the Passover lambs over fires
597	2CH	35	13	t8x9			0	they boiled them in pots, cauldrons, and pans	they cooked them in water in containers of different sizes
598	2CH	35	14	v9dj			0	They ... prepared offerings for themselves and for the priests	They ... prepared the offerings that they would eat and the offerings that the priests would eat
599	2CH	35	15	ku14	translate-names		0	Heman ... Jeduthun	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
600	2CH	35	18	pkd3			0	held in Israel	This refers specifically to the nation of Israel as a whole, as it was before the northern kingdom and southern king split.
601	2CH	35	18	eu9p			0	from the days	from the time
602	2CH	35	22	lx7n			0	He disguised himself	Josiah disguised himself so that the other armies would not recognize him.
603	2CH	35	22	csu6	translate-names		0	the Valley of Megiddo	This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
604	2CH	35	25	sc73			0	to this day	This means the day on which the writer wrote. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 5:9](../05/09.md).
605	2CH	35	25	qbx9			0	the songs of lament	This was an ancient scroll of funeral songs.
606	2CH	35	27	bzc6			0	the book of the kings of Judah and Israel	This is a book that no longer exists.
607	2CH	36	intro	abc1			0		# 2 Chronicles 36 General Notes<br>### Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the end of the story of Judah as an independent country.<br><br>### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>#### Punishment<br>God warned the people through the prophets, that he would punish them if they did not worship Yahweh. The people refused to listen to the prophets or to stop their evil deeds. God finally punished them by letting the Babylonians conquer them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]])<br>
608	2CH	36	1	l5tm	translate-names		0	Jehoahaz	This is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
609	2CH	36	4	t497	translate-names		0	Eliakim ... Jehoahaz	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
610	2CH	36	8	w715			0	the disgusting things that he did	This usually refers to worshiping false gods, which Yahweh hated.
611	2CH	36	8	nj1u			0	behold, they are written	anyone can look in the book ... Israel and see they are written there
612	2CH	36	8	btm6			0	the book of the kings of Judah and Israel	This is a book that no longer exists. See how you translated this in [2 Chronicles 35:27](../35/27.md).
613	2CH	36	10	py1t			0	brought him to Babylon	brought Jehoiachin to Babylon
614	2CH	36	10	sa28			0	his relative	Jehoiachin's relative
615	2CH	36	14	y9gj			0	disgusting practices	This phrase refers to worshiping other gods.
616	2CH	36	15	q85q			0	again and again	many times
617	2CH	36	15	ktr4			0	the place where he lives	This refers to the temple.
618	2CH	36	20	mmk1			0	until the rule of the kingdom of Persia	until the kingdom of Persia came to power
619	2CH	36	22	x6dc	translate-ordinal		0	in the first year	This refers to the beginning of the reign of King Cyrus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
620	2CH	36	23	uai3	figs-hyperbole		0	all the kingdoms of the earth	This is an exaggeration, as there were kingdoms over which Cyrus did not rule. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
621	2CH	36	23	vx9n			0	his people	Yahweh's people
622	2CH	36	23	r9m2			0	Let him go up to the land	Let that person go up to the land of Judah