# David should go up ... went up This is a reference to elevation. This threshing floor which became the future site of the temple was the highest point in Jerusalem. # Ornan See how you translated this man's name in [1 Chronicles 21:15](./13.md). # as Gad instructed him to do in the name of Yahweh Speaking "in the name of Yahweh" means speaking with his power and authority, or as his representative. AT: "as Gad, speaking for Yahweh, instructed David to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) # hid themselves They were afraid of the angel. This can be made explicit. AT: "hid themselves because they were afraid of the angel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])