8. A lion has roared! Who is not afraid?The sovereign Lord has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy?
9. Make this announcement in the fortresses of Ashdodand in the fortresses in the land of Egypt.Say this:“Gather on the hills around Samaria!Observe the many acts of violence taking place within the city,the oppressive deeds occurring in it.”
10. “They do not know how to do what is right.” (The Lord is speaking.)“They store up the spoils of destructive violence in their fortresses.
11. Therefore,” says the sovereign Lord, “an enemy will encircle the land.He will take away your power;your fortresses will be looted.”
12. This is what the Lord says:“Just as a shepherd salvages from the lion’s mouth a couple of leg bones or a piece of an ear,so the Israelites who live in Samaria will be salvaged.They will be left with just a corner of a bed, and a part of a couch.”