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@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ The Sadducees are quoting what Moses had written in the law. Moses' quote can be
 
 "the man should marry his brother's wife"
 
-# have children for his brother
+# raise up a descendant for his brother
 
-This means the children will be considered the dead brother's descendants. This can be made explicit. AT: "have children for his brother who will be considered his descendants" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
+"have a son for his brother." The man's first son would be considered to be the dead brother's son, and the son's descendants would be considered to be the dead brother's descendants. This can be stated clearly. AT: "have a son who will be considered to be the dead brother's son" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
 
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