7. Samaria's king will be carried off. He will be like a twig floating away in a river.
8. The high places where Israel worshiped other gods will be destroyed. That's where they sinned against the Lord. Thorns and weeds will grow up there. They will cover the altars. Then the people will say to the mountains, "Cover us!" They'll say to the hills, "Fall on us!"
9. The Lord says, "Israel, you have done evil things ever since your people sinned at Gibeah long ago. And you are still doing what is evil. War caught up with those who sinned at Gibeah.
10. So I will punish you when I want to. Nations will gather together to fight against you. They will put you in chains because you have committed so many sins.