## with the edge of the sword ##

To kill everyone with their swords. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## spoil ##

This means the possessions and treasures that an army collects after winning a battle. AT: "plunder"

## heap of ruins ##

"pile of ruins"

## it must never be built again ##

AT: "no one must ever rebuild the city" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])