## Now ##

This word is used here to mark a break in the main storyline. Here [the narrator] tells background information about … (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

## these are the kings ##

Refers to the listing of kings continuing through verse 24.

## the Jordan ##

A shortened name for the Jordan River. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## Arnon ##

This is the name of a river. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Hermon ##

Translate the same way as noted in [Joshua 11:16](../11/16.md)

## Arabah ##

This is the name of a place.

## Heshbon ##

Translate the same way as noted in [Joshua 9:9](../09/09.md).

## Aroer ##

This is the name of a place.

## Jabbok ##

This is the name of a place

## Sihon ##

The male name of a king. (See note at [Joshua 9:9](../09/09.md))