^{2 Ref} Now they of Beth-el had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech to make a request for grace from the Lord,

^{2 Ref} The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,

^{2 Ref} Now `they of' Beth-el had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, and their men, to entreat the favor of Jehovah,