en_tn/jer/22/04.md

# kings sitting on David's throne

The metonym "throne" refers to kingly authority like David had. AT: "kings, ruling like David before them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# the gates of this house

This refers to the gates to the courtyard of the palace.

# riding in a chariot and on horses

This phrase is a metonym that describes the kings as powerful and wealthy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# he, his servants, and his people

This sentence lists all who will be powerful and wealthy. This can be stated clearly. AT: "he, his servants, and his people will ride into the palace on chariots and horses" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# if you do not listen to

"if you refuse to pay attention to" or "if you do not obey"

# this is Yahweh's declaration

Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Jeremiah 1:8](../01/07.md). AT: "this is what Yahweh has declared" or "this is what I, Yahweh, have declared" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])

# this royal house

This phrase here appears to refer specifically to the royal palace.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/david]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/throne]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gate]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/chariot]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/horse]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/royal]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/ruin]]