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General Information:
In verses 6-12, Yahweh is speaking to the people of Israel.
the house of Judah
The word "house" is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: "Judah" or "the kingdom of Judah" or "the people of Judah" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
the house of Joseph
The word "house" is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: "Israel" or "the kingdom of Israel" or "the people of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)