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General Information:
Verses 1:2-18 refer to Yahweh's judgment. Verses 1:4-16 describe Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah.
near, near and hurrying quickly
The repetition of the word "near," along with the phrase "hurrying quickly," emphasize that the day when Yahweh judges the people will soon happen. AT: "close and will be here soon" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
the day of Yahweh
See how you translated this phrase in Zephaniah 1:7.
a warrior crying bitterly
Possible meanings are 1) a soldier crying in despair or 2) a soldier's battle cry.