# gave Nebuchadnezzar This refers to Nebuchadnezzar and his soldiers, not only to Nebuchadnezzar. Alternate translation: "gave Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylonia and his soldiers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) # he gave him Jehoiakim gave Nebuchadnezzar # He brought ... he placed Although Nebuchadnezzar did not do these things alone, it may easier for the reader to retain the singular pronouns. Alternate translation: "They brought ... they placed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) # He brought them Here "them" probably refers to Jehoiakim and other prisoners, as well as the sacred objects. # in his god's treasury This was an act of devotion to his god.