1 sn The one who ruled before you is a reference to Saul, from whom the kingdom was taken and given to David.
1 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “if Aram is stronger than me.”
3 tn Heb “if the sons of Ammon are stronger than you.”
1 tn Heb “for my name.”
2 tn Heb “and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel permanently.”
1 tn Heb “for my name.”
1 tn Heb “from all my sons, for many sons the