# scattered them

"scattered the prophets and priests"

# he does not watch over them anymore

Here "watch over them" represents being concerned about them and helping them. Alternate translation: "he does not care about them anymore" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# They do not honor the priests

The word "they" refers to the people. Alternate Translation: "The people do not honor the priests" or "The priests are not honored"