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# to be a witness between us and you, and between our generations after us
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The altar is spoken of as if it were a witness that could testify to the rights of the three tribes. Alternate translation: "to remind us and you, and our descendants and your descendants" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# that we will perform the service of Yahweh before him
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The phrase "before him" here means in Yahweh's temple. They would not offer sacrifices on the altar that they had just built. Alternate translation: "that we will perform the service of Yahweh in his temple"
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# no share
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"no portion" or "no inheritance"