SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 19:17

19:17a Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael,

Jehu will kill the one who escapes death at the hands of Hazael.
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Anyone who escapes the soldiers of Hazael, Jehu will kill.
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Jehu will kill/execute anyone that Hazael is not able to kill/execute.

19:17b and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.

Elisha will kill/execute anyone who escapes death at the hands of Jehu.
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Anyone who escapes Jehu ⌊and his soldiers,⌋ Elisha will kill.
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Elisha will kill/execute anyone that Jehu is not able to kill/execute.

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