7. So I will set Gaza’s city wall on fire;fire will consume her fortresses.
8. I will remove the ruler from Ashdod,the one who holds the royal scepter from Ashkelon.I will strike Ekron with my hand;the rest of the Philistines will also die.”The sovereign Lord has spoken!
9. This is what the Lord says:“Because Tyre has committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.They sold a whole community to Edom;they failed to observe a treaty of brotherhood.
10. So I will set fire to Tyre’s city wall; fire will consume her fortresses.”
11. This is what the Lord says:“Because Edom has committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.He chased his brother with a sword;he wiped out his allies.In his anger he tore them apart without stopping to rest;in his fury he relentlessly attacked them.
12. So I will set Teman on fire;fire will consume Bozrah’s fortresses.”
13. This is what the Lord says:“Because the Ammonites have committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.They ripped open Gilead’s pregnant womenso they could expand their territory.