unfoldingWord_en_tn/1ch/22/19.md

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# Now
This word introduces something important that David is about to say.
# seek Yahweh your God
Seeking Yahweh represents either 1) asking God for help or 2) thinking about God and obeying him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# your ... you
Here these pronouns are plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
# with all your heart and your soul
Here "heart" and "soul" refer to the whole person. Alternate translation: "with your whole being" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
# Get up and build the holy place
It is understood that Solomon will not do the work personally, but he will direct others to do it. Alternate translation: "Get up and direct the workers as they build the holy place" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# the house built for Yahweh's name
Here "name" refers to honor. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the temple you will build to honor Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])