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## save your lives - ##
** The word "your" refers to the people of Moab.
## become like juniper trees ##
The people who escape the destruction in the city are compared to a tree which survives the harsh conditions in the desert and has green leaves all year. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
## trust in your practices ##
AT: "to live by following the customs and teachings of your religion"
## Chemosh ##
"Chemosh" is the chief god of the Moabites. Here "Chemosh" represents the nation of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])