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# So the king said to Joab
It is implied that the king had Joab brought before him so that he could speak to him. The full meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: "Then the king summoned Joab and said to him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
# See now, I
The phrase "See now" indicates that what follows is a polite request for the hearer to pay attention. "Please listen carefully: I" See how you translated similar words in [2 Samuel 13:24](../13/24.md).
# this thing
This refers to what Joab wants the king to do. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: "what you want me to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])