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multitudes
large groups of people
who came together
"who gathered together"
witness this sight
"see this event" or "observe what was happening"
the things that were done
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "what had happened" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
returned beating
"returned to their homes beating"
beating their breasts
This was a symbol of sorrow and regret. Alternate translation: "hitting their own chests to show that they were sorrowful" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)