They grumbled in their tents; they did not obey the Lord.

May their camp become desolate, their tents uninhabited!

He drove the nations out from before them; he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of Israel to settle down.

The Lord provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security.

During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead.

Look! Even if they flee from the destruction, Egypt will take hold of them, and Memphis will bury them. The weeds will inherit the silver they treasure – thorn bushes will occupy their homes.