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For a place of burning was prepared long ago
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "For long ago Yahweh prepared a place for burning" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
a place of burning
This phrase is the meaning of the word "Topheth." Topheth is a place in the Hinnom Valley, south of Jerusalem, where at one time people burned their children as sacrifices to a false god. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
it is prepared for the king
It is implied that this refers to the king of Assyria. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Yahweh prepared it for the king of Assyria" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
The pile is ready with a fire and much wood
"The pile is ready with much wood to make a fire"
The breath of Yahweh, like a stream of brimstone, will set it on fire
This speaks of Yahweh's breath as if it were a river of fire that will set the pile on fire. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)