1An oracle. The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, 2and Hamath, also, which borders on it; 3Tyre built herself a stronghold, 4Behold, the Lord will dispossess her, 5Ashkelon will see it, and fear; 6Foreigners will dwell in Ashdod, 7I will take away his blood out of his mouth, 8I will encamp around my house against the army, 9Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! 10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, 11As for you also, 12Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! 13For indeed I bend Judah as a bow for me. 14The LORD will be seen over them; 15The LORD of hosts will defend them; 16The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; 17For how great is his goodness,