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700 B
700 B
may letters be given to me
This passive phrase expresses a servant speaking to a king. These letters would show that Nehemiah had the permission of the king. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
governors
These were Persian government administrators. Persia controlled all the territory from Persia to Egypt, including Judah.
beyond the River
"beyond the Euphrates River" This was a largest river in the Near East.
the fortress next to the temple
"the fortress belonging to the temple"
the good hand of God was on me
This phrase conveys God's guidance and favor. AT: "God's favor was upon me." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)