1 tn Heb “Shinar,” a reference to Babylon (cf. Gen 10:10; 11:2; 14:1). Many modern translations retain the Hebrew name “Shinar” (cf. NEB, NRSV) but some use the more familiar “Babylon” (cf. NIV, NLT).
2 tn Heb “shekels.”
3 tn Heb “and it belonged to the sons of Manasseh who remained.”
5 tn Heb “to their tents.”
6 tn Heb “blessed.”
7 tn The words “such a thing” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
8 tn Heb “fathers.”
9 tn Heb “but it is a witness between us and you.”