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# they answer peaceably
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Possible meanings are 1) they answer in a peaceful manner or 2) they accept the offer of peace.
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# open their gates to you
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Here "gates" refers to the city gates. The phrase "open their gates to you" represents the people surrendering and allowing the Israelites to enter their city. Alternate translation: "let you enter their city peacefully" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# all the people who are found in it
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "all the people in the city" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# must become forced labor for you
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"must become your slaves"
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