# General Information:

Verses 1:2-18 refer to Yahweh's judgment. Verses 1:4-16 describe Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah.
In verses 1:8-13, Yahweh is speaking. He alternates between using first person and speaking about himself in the third person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])

# Fish Gate

The Fish Gate was one of the gates in the Jerusalem city wall.

# wailing from the Second District

"Mourn loudly from the Second District." The Second District was a newer part of Jerusalem.

# a great crashing sound

This refers to the sound of buildings collapsing. This can be stated explicitly. AT: "a loud sound of buildings collapsing" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# from the hills

This refers to the hills surrounding Jerusalem.