## strengthen yourself ##

AT: "strengthen your forces" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## understand and plan ##

These two words mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. AT: "determine" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## at the return of the year ##

Possible meanings are 1) "in the springtime of next year" (UDB) or 2) "at this time next year."

## let us fight...we will be stronger ##

The words "us" and "we" refer to the servants, the king, and the army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])