28:5 The Lord his God handed him over to the king of Syria. The Syrians 1 defeated him and deported many captives to Damascus. 2 He was also handed over to the king of Israel, who thoroughly defeated him. 3
1 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the Syrians) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Heb “and took captive from him a great captivity and brought [them] to Damascus.”
3 tn Heb “who struck him down with a great striking.”