unfoldingWord_en_tn/1sa/12/10.md

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They cried out to Yahweh

"They" refers to the nation of Israel.

have served the Baals and the Ashtoreths

Serving here is referring to acting worshipful towards the false gods. Alternate translation: "have worshiped false gods and goddesses" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

the hand of our enemies

This statement is using "hand" to refer to power. Alternate translation: "the power or control of our enemies" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)