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1.1 KiB
These verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
there will be Yahweh, the one God, and his name alone
AT: "there will only be one God, Yahweh, who will be worshiped." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys)
Arabah...Geba...Rimmon
These are the names of places. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Jerusalem will continue to be elevated
This refers to the altitude of the city of Jerusalem, about 760 meters above sea level.
she
Jerusalem and other cities were often spoken of as if they were women. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
will live in her own place
AT: "will live where she has always lived"
the Benjamin Gate...the first gate...the Corner Gate
These are names of various gates in the city wall of Jerusalem.
the Tower of Hananel
This refers to a strong point in the city defenses on the wall. It was probably built by a man named Hananel.
the king's winepresses
This probably refers to the place where wine was made for the royal family.