1 This is the divine revelation.
2 and also Hamath, which borders on it,
3 Tyre built itself a fortress.
4 The Lord will take away its possessions.
5 Ashkelon will see ⌞this⌟ and be afraid.
6 A mixed race will live in Ashdod,
7 I will remove the blood from their mouths
8 I will camp in front of my house
9 Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion!
10 He will make sure there are no chariots in Ephraim
11 I will set your captives free from the waterless pit
12 Return to your fortress, you captives who have hope.
13 I will bend Judah as my bow
14 The Lord will appear over them,
15 The Lord of Armies will defend them.
16 On that day the Lord their God will rescue them
17 They will be beautiful and lovely.