# of the land

"The land" represents all the people living there. Alternate translation: "of the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# take note and see

"Take note" here is an idiom to observe carefully. Alternate translation: "pay close attention to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# I have not refused him

This can be expressed positively. Alternate translation: "I have agreed to his demands" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])