## The horde of your invaders will be like small dust, and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff that passes away. ##

This emphasizes how weak and insignificant the invading army is before God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## horde of your invaders ##

AT: "the many soldiers of the army that is attacking you"

## the ruthless ones as chaff ##

AT: "the soldiers who show you no mercy will be as chaff" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## You will be punished by Yahweh of Hosts ##

The word "you" refers to the people of Jerusalem. Possible meanings are 1) "Yahweh of Hosts will punish you" or 2) "Yahweh of Hosts will help you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])