16:17 He gave it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as a lasting promise, 1
19:8 When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them. 2
[16:17] 1 tn Or “eternal covenant.”
[19:8] 2 tn The words “the news” and “to meet them” are added in the translation for stylistic reasons and for clarification.
