This continues the prophecy about the people of Moab. God describes events that will happen in the future as if it is happening in the present. (See: [Isaiah 15:1](./01.md))

## Heshbon and Elealea ##

This refers to "The people of Heshbon and Elealea." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## Heshbon, Elealeh, Jahaz ##

These are names of cities and towns. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## their souls tremble in them ##

AT: “they will be completely filled with fear.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])