# They cried out to Yahweh "They" refers to the nation of Israel. # have served the Baals and the Ashtoreths Serving here is referring to acting worshipful towards the false gods. Alternate translation: "have worshiped false gods and goddesses" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]]) # the hand of our enemies This statement is using "hand" to refer to power. Alternate translation: "the power or control of our enemies" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])