#Why do that?

Jacob uses a question to emphasize that Esau does not need to leave men. AT: "Do not do that." or "You do not need to do that." (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion]])

#My master has

This is a polite and formal way of referring to Esau. AT: "You, my master, have" (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_123person]]).

#Succoth

Translators may also add a footnote that says, "The name Succoth means 'shelters.'" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])

#built himself a house

It is implied that the house is also for his family. AT: "built a house for himself and his family" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_explicit]])

#for his livestock

"for the animals he looked after"