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# Now
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This word marks a stop in the main story. This new section gives background information for the part of the story that follows. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])
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# there was no one praised for his handsomeness more than Absalom
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people praised Absalom for his handsomeness more than they praised anyone else" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# handsomeness
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good and pleasing appearance, especially of the face
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# From the sole of his foot to the top of his head there was no blemish in him
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This means the whole person was without blemish. Alternate translation: "There were no blemishes on any part of his body" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-merism]])
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