12. Though the residents of Marothanxiously wait for something good, disaster has come from the Lord to the gate of Jerusalem.
13. Harness the horses to the chariot,you residents of Lachish. This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion,because Israel’s acts of rebellion can be traced to you.
14. Therefore, send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath;the houses of Achzib are a deception to the kings of Israel.
15. I will again bring a conqueroragainst you who live in Mareshah. The nobility of Israel will come to Adullam.
16. Shave yourselves bald and cut off your hair in sorrow for your precious children;make yourselves as bald as an eagle,for they have been taken from you into exile.