en_tn_lite_do_not_use/isa/29/01.md

## Woe to Ariel ##

Ariel is another name for Jerusalem. If possible translate this as "Ariel" rather than "Jerusalem" since the meaning of "Ariel" is important in 29:2.  AT: "How terrible it will be for the people of Ariel." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## David encamped ##

"David dwelled" or "David lived"

## Add year to year; let the festivals come round ##

“Year after year you go through your ritual of sacrifices” or "Keep celebrating your festival year after year"

## But I will ##

The word "I" refers to Yahweh.

## she will be mourning and lamenting ##

"she" refers to the people of Ariel. AT: "they will mourn deeply." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## like Ariel ##

Translators may add footnote that says "The name Ariel means 'altar.'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])