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# So the decree went out
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The decree is spoken of as if it was alive and able to go out by itself. AT: "So the king issued a command" or "So the king gave a command" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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# all those who were known for their wisdom were to be put to death
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "the soldiers were to kill all of the men who were known for their wisdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# so they could be put to death
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "in order to kill them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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