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# Now
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"Now" marks a break in the main storyline. Here Samuel tells a new part of the story.
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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. AT: "people praised Absalom for his handsomeness more than they praised anyone else" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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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. AT: "There were no blemishes on any part of his body" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
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# two hundred shekels
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This can be written in modern units. AT: "two and a half kilograms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
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# the weight of the king's standard
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The king had weights that determined the standard weight of the shekel and other weights and measurements.
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# To Absalom were born three sons and one daughter
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "Absalom had three sons and one daughter" |