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682 B
682 B
A king from the attacking army is speaking to the men under his control.
Prepare for battle with prayers and sacrifices
The attacking army tries to ensure that their gods will help them during the war by performing ceremonies and making sacrifices. AT: "Prepare for war by purifying yourselves and sacrificing to the gods." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
Arise
"Get up"
at noon
AT: "at noon even though it is very hot."
the daylight is fading away
"the day is ending"
are falling
"are stretching out"
at night
AT: "during the night even though it is dark."
her fortresses
"the strong buildings of Jerusalem"