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# When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound
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Both Ephraim (the northern kingdom of Israel) and Judah (the southern kingdom of Israel) realized that they were in danger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# then Ephraim went to Assyria, and Judah sent messengers to the great king
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Ephraim and Judah asked Assyria for help instead of asking Yahweh for help. "Great king" was a title for the king of Assyria.
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# But he was not able
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Here "he" refers to the king of Assyria.
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