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General Information:
This continues the prophecy about the people of Moab. God describes events that will happen in the future as if it is happening in the present. (See: Isaiah 15:1-2)
they wear sackcloth
They do this to show their extreme sadness. AT: "they wear sackcloth and mourn" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
Heshbon ... Elealeh ... Jahaz
These are names of cities and towns. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Heshbon and Elealeh call out
These city names represent the people of these cities. "The people of Heshbon and Elealeh call out" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
they tremble within themselves
Physical trembling is a symptom of fear and represents fear. AT: "they will be completely filled with fear" or "they tremble with fear" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)