en_tn/zec/14/09.md

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These verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.

there will be Yahweh, the one God, and his name alone

AT: "there will only be one God, Yahweh, who will be worshiped." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys)

Arabah...Geba...Rimmon

These are the names of places. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Jerusalem will continue to be elevated

This refers to the altitude of the city of Jerusalem, about 760 meters above sea level.

she

Jerusalem and other cities were often spoken of as if they were women. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

will live in her own place

AT: "will live where she has always lived"

the Benjamin Gate...the first gate...the Corner Gate

These are names of various gates in the city wall of Jerusalem.

the Tower of Hananel

This refers to a strong point in the city defenses on the wall. It was probably built by a man named Hananel.

the king's winepresses

This probably refers to the place where wine was made for the royal family.