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# They said
The word "They" here refers to Gibeonites.
# Do not withdraw your hands from your servants
This humble request is stated with two negatives to emphasize the need for a positive action. Alternate translation: "Please come and use your strength to protect us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes]])
# your hands
The word "hands" here refers to the people of Israel's strength. Alternate translation: "your strength" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])