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# Is it not I that commanded that the army be numbered?
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David uses this question to emphasize that his is the one who sinned by counting the people. Alternate translation: "I am the one who commanded that the army be numbered." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# But these sheep
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David speaks of the people of Israel as if they were sheep, who are known for trusting and following their leader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# what have they done?
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David uses this question to asks God not to punish the people. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "they certainly have done nothing that deserves punishment." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# Let your hand strike me and my family
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Here "hand" represents Yahweh's power to punish. Alternate translation: "Punish me and my family" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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