# It is reported among the nations

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The rumor in the region is" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# are planning to rebel

This means that they are planning to rebel against Artaxerxes, the Persian king, who was currently ruling the Jews. Alternate translation: "are planning to rebel against Artaxerxes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])