## that does not put his neck into the yoke of the king ##

Those that do not swear allegiance to the king of Nebuchadnezzar and pay tribute or taxes to the king.

## by his hand ##

This phrase refers to Nebuchadnezzar and his armies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## this is Yahweh’s declaration ##

AT: "This is what Yahweh says will happen"