en_tn_condensed/neh/13/25.md

I confronted them

"I spoke directly to them about their offense"

I hit some of them

"I physically assaulted them" or "I beat them up"

I made them swear by God

"I made them say a promise before God"

Did not Solomon king of Israel sin on account of these women?

This is a statement that is given emphasis by being stated in the form a question. It does not expect an answer. AT: "Solomon king of Israel sinned on account of these women." (see: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

Should we then listen to you and do all this great evil, and act treacherously against our God by marrying foreign women?

This is a statement that is given emphasis by being stated in the form a question. It does not expect an answer. AT: "We will not listen to you or do this great evil, nor act treacherously against our God by marrying foreign women"