1 sn The statement that prior Jewish kings ruled over the entire Trans-Euphrates is an overstatement. Not even in the days of David and Solomon did the kingdom of Israel extend its borders to such an extent.
2 tn Aram “were being given to them.”
3 tn Aram “from then and until now.”
5 tn Aram “stones of rolling.”
6 tc The translation follows the LXX reading חַד (khad, “one”) rather than the MT חֲדַת (khadat, “new”). If the MT reading “new” is understood to mean freshly cut timber that has not yet been seasoned it would seem to be an odd choice for construction material.
7 tn Aram “let be given.”
8 tn Aram “house.”