# in the sight of the people

"before the people" or "in the presence of the people"

# had observed the Israelites

"saw the Israelites" or "was concerned about the Israelites"

# they bowed their heads

Possible meanings are 1) "they bowed their heads in awe" or 2) "they bowed down low in reverence." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/elder]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bow]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worship]]