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# General Information:
These verses are almost identical to [Jeremiah 6:22](../06/20.md) and [Jeremiah 6:23](../06/23.md). See how you translated those verses.
# See, a people is coming
Yahweh speaks to the people of Babylon. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: "See, people of Babylon, a people is coming" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# See, a people
"Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important: a people"
# a great nation and many kings
This phrase refers to the time when the Medes and Persians conquered Babylon in 539 BC. Here "nation" represents their armies. Alternate translation: "the armies of a great nation and many kings" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
# are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth
Being "stirred up" represents being urged to take action. Alternate translation: "are preparing to come from the most distant places on earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])