4. because of the day that is coming to destroyall the Philistines,to cut off from Tyre and Sidonevery helper that remains.For the Lord is destroying the Philistines, the remnant of the coastland of Caphtor.
5. Baldness has come upon Gaza; Ashkelon has perished.O remnant of their valley, how long will you gash yourselves?
6. Ah, sword of the Lord!How long till you are quiet?Put yourself into your scabbard;rest and be still!
7. How can it be quiet when the Lord has given it a charge?Against Ashkelon and against the seashore he has appointed it.”