unfoldingWord_en_tn/2ki/08/07.md

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  • Benhadad - This is the name of the king of Aram. His name means "son of Hadad."
  • Benhadad, Hazael - (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names)
  • Take a gift in your hand - AT: "take many gifts with you" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_synecdoche)
  • consult with Yahweh through him - AT: "ask Elisha to ask Yahweh,"
  • Your son Benhadad king of Aram - Benhadad was not actually Elisha's son, but Hazael called him that to show a close relationship between them. AT: "Benhadad, the king of Aram, who is like a son to you," (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)