# multitudes

large groups of people

# who came together

"who gathered together"

# witness this sight

"see this event" or "observe what was happening"

# the things that were done

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "what had happened" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# returned beating

"returned to their homes beating"

# beating their breasts

This was a symbol of sorrow and regret. Alternate translation: "hitting their own chests to show that they were sorrowful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])