## For a place of burning was prepared long ago ##

The name "Topheth" means "a place of burning." AT: "For long ago Yahweh prepared a place for burning" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## it is prepared for the king ##

AT: "Yahweh prepared it for the king of Assyria" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## The breath of Yahweh, like a stream of brimstone, will kindle it ##

This compares the breath of Yahweh's mouth to a river of fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])