2:4a When the angel of the LORD had spoken these words to all the Israelites,

After the angel of Yahweh spoke these words to all the Israelites,
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The heavenly messenger of Yahweh said these things to all the people of Israel.

2:4b the people lifted up their voices and wept.

they all began to cry out loud.
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When they heard it they cried loudly.

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