unfoldingWord_en_tn/2sa/17/24.md

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Mahanaim ... Gilead

Translate the names of these places the same as you did in 2 Samuel 2:8-9. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Amasa ... Joab ... Jether ... Nahash

These are the names of men. See how you translated Joab and Zeruiah (Joab's mother) in 2 Samuel 2:13. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Ishmaelite

This word means that the person is descended from Ishmael. Some versions say "Israelite" here. See the footnote. You may want to choose the word that is used in the majority language Bible in your area.

Abigail ... Zeruiah

These are the names of women. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

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