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# But I will besiege
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The word "I" refers to Yahweh. This represents Yahweh causing an enemy army to besiege Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# she will
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Here "she" refers to Ariel, which represents the people of Ariel. Alternate translation: "the people of Ariel will" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# mourning and lamenting
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The words "mourning" and "lamenting" mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of mourning. Alternate translation: "they will mourn deeply" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet]])
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# like Ariel
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Translators may add a footnote that says, "The name Ariel means 'altar.'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])
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