61He allowed their enemies to capture the sacred chest, which was the symbol of his power and his glory.
62Because he was angry with his people, he allowed them to be killed MTY by their enemies.
63Young men were killed in battles, with the result that the young women had no one to marry.
64Many priests were killed by their enemies' swords, and ◄the people did not allow the priests' widows/the priests' widows were not allowed► to mourn.