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He sent out a proclamation that said
"He sent out an official announcement that said" or "He sent his messengers to announce to the people in Nineveh"
nobles
important men who helped the king rule the city
herd nor flock
This refers to two kinds of animals that people care for. Alternate translation: "cattle or sheep"
Let them not eat, nor drink water
"They must not eat nor drink anything." The reason they were not to eat or drink anything can be made explicit by adding "in order to show that they are sorry for their sins." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)