6. When they come with their flocks and herdsto offer sacrifices to the lord,they will not find him,because he has withdrawn from them.
7. They have betrayed the honor of the lord,bearing children that are not his.Now their false religion will devour themalong with their wealth.
8. “Sound the alarm in Gibeah!Blow the trumpet in Ramah!Raise the battle cry in Beth-aven!Lead on into battle, O warriors of Benjamin!
9. One thing is certain, Israel:On your day of punishment,you will become a heap of rubble.
10. “The leaders of Judah have become like thieves.So I will pour my anger on them like a waterfall.