# strong branches that were used for rulers' scepters

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "branches strong enough that people used them for rulers' scepters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# its height was seen by the greatness of its foliage

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people could see how tall it was by the greatness of its foliage" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])