To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Jer 38:10
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:39:47 -0500
Title: Jer 38:10
Hey All,
I have a question about the text of Jer 38:10. The MT says the king told Ebed-melech to take $L$M )N$M in his hand. The note in BHS reads “1 c Ms $L$H.” Most translations translate it as three men, except NASB, which is always very literal. The Hermeneia commentary says, “One would expect the singular )W with ‘thirty.’”
How do I make an informed decision on the best way to translate this?
Thanks,
Tyler
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