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# Then Israel

Here "Israel" refers to the people of Israel, and especially to their leaders. AT: "Then the Israelites" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# We will not turn into any field or vineyard

"We will not go into any of your fields or vineyards"

# the king's highway

This is the main road that connects Damascus in the north to the Gulf of Aqabah in the south. See how you translated this in [Numbers 20:17](../20/17.md).

# to pass through their border

"to cross over their border." Here "their" refers to the Amorites.

# Jahaz

This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# he fought against Israel

Here "he" refers to King Sihon who represents himself and his army. AT: "they fought against the Israelites" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])