# the news that is heard in the land This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "when you hear the news that is in the land" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) # Ruler will be against ruler The ruler is a metonym for the nations under his control. Alternate translation: "Nations will fight against other nations" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])