4. Because the time is comingfor the Philistines’ destruction,for cutting off from Tyre and Sidonanyone who might try to save Gaza,because the Lord will destroy the Philistines,the few left from the island of Caphtor.
5. Mourning will come upon Gaza;silence will cover Ashkelon,the few left in their valley.How long will you gash yourselves in grief?
6. You sword of the Lord, how long until you are silent?Return to your sheath;rest and be still!
7. How can you be silentwhen the Lord has directed youto attack Ashkelon and the coast line?