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(James continues to speak.)
agree with this
"confirm this truth" or "agree with this truth"
I will return...I will build...I will set up
"I" refers to God who is speaking through the words of the prophet.
I will build again the tent of David
This is an expression referring to God choosing a king from the descendants of King David. (UDB) (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
I will set up and restore its ruins again, so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord
"I will set up a king from David's descendants so that people may have the opportunity to seek the Lord"
restore its ruins
"ruins" refers to the buildings, walls, and belongings left behind when a town has been destroyed or left to decay over many years.
who makes these ancient things known
"who makes these things known from long ago"