Jerusalem, its temple, strongholds, king, officials, priests, prophets, elders, and young women were directly and severely affected by God’s judgment.1 It was known that these things were not mere coincidence but the punishing hand of God. Maybe everyone was not equally guilty—for instance the young women—but all were struck.
8 L'Eternel avait résolu de détruire les murs de la fille de Sion; Il a tendu le cordeau, il n'a pas retiré sa main sans les avoir exterminés; Il a plongé dans le deuil remparts et murailles, Qui n'offrent plus ensemble qu'une triste ruine.