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General Information:
These verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save it. In this prophecy, Yahweh is described as a warrior who will come and fight in battle.
as when he wages war on the day of battle
"just as he fought battles in the past"
On that day
"At that time"
his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives
Here "feet" represents Yahweh. AT: "he will stand on the Mount of Olives" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
The Mount of Olives will be split ... by a very great valley
This can be stated in active form. AT: "The presences of Yahweh will split the Mount of Olives ... causing there to be a very great valley" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)