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# It came about
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This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-newevent]])
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# his spirit was troubled
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Here the word "spirit" refers to his inner being or his emotions. Alternate translation: "he was troubled in his inner being" or "he was troubled" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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# He sent and called
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It is understood that he sent servants. Alternate translation: "He sent his servants to call" or "He sent his servants to summon" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])
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# all the magicians and wise men of Egypt
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Ancient kings and rulers used magicians and wise men as advisers.
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