1. This is the Lord's message:He has decreed punishment for the land of Hadrach and for the city of Damascus. Not only the tribes of Israel, but also the capital of Syria belong to the Lord.
2. Hamath, which borders on Hadrach, also belongs to him, and so do the cities of Tyre and Sidon, with all their skill.
3. Tyre has built fortifications for herself and has piled up so much silver and gold that it is as common as dirt!
4. But the Lord will take away everything she has. He will throw her wealth into the sea, and the city will be burnt to the ground.
5. The city of Ashkelon will see this and be afraid. The city of Gaza will see it and suffer great pain. So will Ekron, and her hopes will be shattered. Gaza will lose her king, and Ashkelon will be left deserted.
6. People of mixed race will live in Ashdod. The Lord says, “I will humble all these proud Philistines.