1This is another message that I received from Yahweh.
2I will also punish the people in nearby Hamath city.
3The people in Tyre built a high wall around their city.
4But I, Yahweh, will cause their precious possessions to be taken away
5The people in Ashkelon city will see that happen,
6Foreigners will occupy Ashdod city.
7I will no longer allow them to eat [MTY] meat that still has blood in it,
8I will protect my temple,
9Rejoice very much, you people of Jerusalem [APO, DOU]
10I will get rid of the chariots in the Ephraim region that are used in battles
11As for you my people of Jerusalem,
12You people who were prisoners in those countries who still confidently expect God to help you,
13I will cause Judah to be like [MET] my bow,
14Some day Yahweh will appear in the sky above his people,
15The Commander of the armies of angels will protect his people;
16On that day, Yahweh our God will save his people
17They will be delightful and beautiful.