Jeremiah has just told the people of Judah what will happen to the land.

## At that time ##

At the time when the events in [Jeremiah 7:31](../07/31.md) [Jeremiah 7:33](../07/33.md) happen.

## this is Yahweh's declaration ##

See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:7](../01/07.md).

## they will bring ##

This word "they" here refers to the people who will destroy Jerusalem.

## its officials ##

"the princes of Judah"

## will spread them out ##

The word  "them" refers to the bones of the people of Judah.

## these things that they have followed and served  ##

"that they loved and which they served." The word "they" here refers to the people of Judah.

## that they have walked after ##

AT: "and that they have faithfully obeyed." See how you translated "walked after" in [Jeremiah 2:23](../02/23.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## and sought ##

"and that they have inquired of"

## They will not be gathered or buried ##

AT: "No one will gather their bones and bury them." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## They will be like dung ##

Yahweh is showing how unpleasant they will be. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## like dung ##

"like manure" or "like poop"

## on the surface of the earth ##

"all over the ground"

## where I have driven them ##

The word  "them" refers to the people of Judah.

## they will choose death instead of life for themselves, all who are still left over from this evil nation ##

"those who are still left from this evil family will want to die instead of stay alive"