en_tn/2ch/26/05.md

# He set himself to seek God

Here "set himself" is a metaphor for being determined to do something. Seeking God represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: "He was determined to obey God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# in the days of Zechariah

Here "the days of Zechariah" is a metonym referring to the time period during which Zechariah was priest. Alternate translation: "when Zechariah was priest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# As long as he sought Yahweh

"During the whole time that he sought Yahweh"

# sought Yahweh

Seeking Yahweh represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: "chose to obey Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# He set himself to seek God`

Change to new format As per email from Chris Jarka. 2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00			`Here "set himself" is a metaphor for being determined to do something. Seeking God represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: "He was determined to obey God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# in the days of Zechariah`

Change to new format As per email from Chris Jarka. 2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00			`Here "the days of Zechariah" is a metonym referring to the time period during which Zechariah was priest. Alternate translation: "when Zechariah was priest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# As long as he sought Yahweh`

			`"During the whole time that he sought Yahweh"`

			`# sought Yahweh`

Change to new format As per email from Chris Jarka. 2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00			`Seeking Yahweh represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. Alternate translation: "chose to obey Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00