What does Lamentations 2:9 mean?

Jerusalem’s gates have sunk into the ground. He’s broken and destroyed their bars. Her king and leaders are scattered among the nations, and there’s no more teaching from God’s law. Even the prophets can’t find any vision from the Lord. Lamentations 2:9 - Modern Text Bible

(The city’s leadership and spiritual guidance are gone, leaving the people lost and without direction.)