# A voice is heard

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "People hear a noise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel

"the people of Israel crying and begging loudly"

# they have forgotten Yahweh their God

Here "have forgotten" represents neglecting or ignoring. Alternate translation: "They have ignored Yahweh their God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])