# the sword

The "sword" represents war. Alternate translation: "war" or "battle" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# before this house

This refers to the temple.

# your name is in this house

Here Yahweh's presence is represented by his "name." Alternate translation: "your presence is here in this house" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

