1 tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.
2 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.
3 sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.
4 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the four victorious kings, see v. 9) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.