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Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues speaking to Jeremiah about the disaster that would come from the north.
everyone
This generalization refers to the kings of the northern kingdoms. Alternate translation: "every king" or "all of the northern kings" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hyperbole)
will set his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem
Possible meanings are 1) this represents ruling over Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "will rule at the gates of Jerusalem" or 2) this represents judging Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "will judge Jerusalem" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
against all the walls that surround it
Setting their thrones "against all the walls that surround it" represents commanding their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Jerusalem. Alternate translation: "and they will command their armies to destroy the walls surrounding Judah" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
against all the cities of Judah
Setting their thrones "against all the cities of Judah" represents commanding their armies to destroy all the cities of Judah. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)