1. Lamentations 1:19 (NEG79)
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Who was affected by Jerusalem’s suffering (1:18-19)?

Lamentations 1:19 (NEG79)

19 J'ai appelé mes amis, et ils m'ont trompée. Mes sacrificateurs et mes anciens ont expiré dans la ville: Ils cherchaient de la nourriture, Afin de ranimer leur vie.

While all were affected by Jerusalem’s suffering, a heavy blow had been dealt to the young men and women — future leaders — had been taken away in captivity. Apart from these, the remaining priests and elders are mentioned as persons affected by famine.