1:4 The mountains will disintegrate
and the valleys will be split in two.
The mountains will melt
the rocks will slide down like water cascading down a steep slope.
1:5 All this is because of Jacob’s rebellion
and
How has Jacob rebelled, you ask?
Samaria epitomizes their rebellion!
Where are Judah’s pagan worship centers, you ask?
They are right in Jerusalem!
1:6 “I will turn Samaria
vineyards will be planted there!
I will tumble
and tear down her fortifications to their foundations.
1:7 All her carved idols will be smashed to pieces;
all her metal cult statues will be destroyed by fire.
I will make a waste heap
Since
the idols will become a prostitute’s wages again.”
1:8 For this reason I
I will walk around barefoot
I will howl
and screech
1:9 For Samaria’s
It has infected
it has spread to
and has even contaminated Jerusalem!