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# You have gone to all this trouble to care for us
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The phrase "gone to all this trouble" is an idiom that means to make great effort to do something. AT: "You have made a great effort to care for us" or "You have worked very hard to take care of us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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# What can be done for you
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "What can we do for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# Can we speak for you
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Here Elisha is asking if she would like for him to speak to the king or army commander to make a request for her. The implicit meaning of this question can be made explicit. AT: "Can we make a request for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# I live among my own people
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The woman is implying that she does not need anything because her family cares for her needs. AT: "I live surrounded by my family, and because they take care of me, I have no needs" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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