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Zephaniah 1:2-18 refers to Yahweh's judgment. Zephaniah 1:4-16 describes Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah. In Zephaniah 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/jit/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. Alternate translation: "a loud sound of buildings collapsing" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
from the hills
This refers to the hills surrounding Jerusalem.