# He will turn aside the envy of Ephraim Ephraim here refers to the descendants of the northern kingdom of Israel. The noun "envy" can be expressed as an adjective. Alternate translation: "He will stop the people of Ephraim from being envious" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]]) # Judah will no longer be hostile to Ephraim Judah here refers to the descendants of the southern kingdom. This phrase can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he will stop the people of Judah from being hostile" or "he will stop the people of Judah from hating" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])