# General Information:

The narrative pauses to summarize Yahweh's judgment on Israel.

# This captivity

This refers to the capture of the Israelites by the Assyrians.

# the hand of

"Hand" is metonymy for control, authority or power. AT: "the control of" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# walking in the practices

"Walking" is metaphor for the ways or patterns of behavior people use in their lives. AT: "doing the activities" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])