## Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes ##

These are important military cities in Egypt. Memphis was the capitol city of Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## the sword is devouring all around you ##

The word "sword" here represents the army of Babylon. The phrase "the sword is devouring" is "causing destruction." AT: "the army of Babylon is causing destruction." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])