# General Information:

Yahweh has shifted from addressing the King of Judah and is now speaking to a general audience.

# the one who is dead

This is singular, and refers to King Josiah who had been killed.

# him who is about to go away

This refers to King Jehoahaz who was taken into exile in Egypt.

# never return and see his native land

"never come back and see the land of Israel again" or "never see his homeland again"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/mourn]]