## save your lives -  ##

** The word "your" refers to the people of Moab.

## become like juniper trees ##

The people who escape the destruction in the city are compared to a tree which survives the harsh conditions in the desert and has green leaves all year. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## trust in your practices ##

AT: "to live by following the customs and teachings of your religion"

## Chemosh ##

"Chemosh" is the chief god of the Moabites. Here "Chemosh" represents the nation of Moab. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])