14. The Lord said to me, ‘From the north disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land.
15. I am about to summon all the peoples of the northern kingdoms,’ declares the Lord.‘Their kings will come and set up their thronesin the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem;they will come against all her surrounding wallsand against all the towns of Judah.
16. I will pronounce my judgments on my peoplebecause of their wickedness in forsaking me,in burning incense to other godsand in worshipping what their hands have made.
17. ‘Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them.
18. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land – against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land.
19. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.