SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 3:23

3:23a “This is blood!” they exclaimed.

So⌋ they said, “That is blood!

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They were surprised and⌋ exclaimed, “Blood!

3:23b “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another.

Those kings must have attacked and destroyed each other!

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For sure the kings ⌊and their armies/soldiers⌋ have fought and killed each other.

3:23c Now to the plunder, Moab!”

So ⌊come⌋ men of Moab, ⌊let us (incl.) go and⌋ loot ⌊their camp⌋ !”

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Now, soldiers of Moab, ⌊this is our (incl.) chance/opportunity⌋ to take/grab their stuff/belongings!”

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