1 tn The words “their sin” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied for clarification.
2 tn Heb “and act and give to each one according to all his ways because you know his heart.” In the Hebrew text vv. 28-30a actually contain one lengthy conditional sentence, which the translation has divided up for stylistic reasons.
3 tn Heb “Indeed you know, you alone, the heart of all the sons of mankind.”
4 map For location see Map2-B1; Map4-D3; Map5-E2; Map6-A4; Map7-C1.
5 tn Heb “they said.”
6 tn Heb “and there was no one belonging to the house of Ahaziah to retain strength for kingship.”
7 tc This assumes an emendation to עַמּוּדוֹ (’ammudo), see 23:13. The MT reads “at his place.”
8 tn Heb “cut,” that is, “made” or “agreed to.”
9 tn Heb “walk after.”
10 tn Or “soul.”
11 tn Heb “words.”