Lam 1:2 | TNotes | STEP | 1:2 The lovers were the fertility deities, Baal and Asherah, who were worshiped by most people in Judah. Her friends were her military allies, notably Egypt, who was no match for Babylon (Jer 37:5-11 ).

bJer 37:5-11►

‏ Lamentations 1:2

1:2 ^a The lovers were the fertility deities, Baal and Asherah, who were worshiped by most people in Judah. Her friends were her military allies, notably Egypt, who was no match for Babylon (Jer 37:5-11 ^b).