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# Connecting Statement:
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Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah about the disaster that would come from the north.
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# everyone
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This generalization refers to the kings of the northern kingdoms. Alternate translation: "every king" or "all of the northern kings" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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# will set his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem
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Possible meanings are 1) this represents ruling over Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "will rule at the gates of Jerusalem" or 2) this represents judging Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "will judge Jerusalem" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# against all the walls that surround it
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Setting their thrones "against all the walls that surround it" represents commanding their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "and they will command their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Judah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# against all the cities of Judah
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Setting their thrones "against all the cities of Judah" represents commanding their armies to destroy all the cities of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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