3 figures
Divine Judge and Sovereign over Israel.
In Lamentations 2, the Lord is depicted as the one who has brought judgment upon Jerusalem for its sins. His anger is described as having overshadowed the city, leading to its destruction and the suffering of its people.
Personification of Jerusalem and its inhabitants.
The Daughter of Zion represents the city of Jerusalem and its people, who are experiencing the consequences of God's judgment. The chapter vividly describes their suffering, lament, and the desolation of the city.
False guides who misled the people.
The prophets are criticized for failing to expose the people's sin and for providing false visions, contributing to the downfall of Jerusalem.