You are happy because you conquered Lo-Debar. You say, “Did we not conquer Karnaim by our own power?”

Therefore,” says the sovereign Lord, “an enemy will encircle the land. He will take away your power; your fortresses will be looted.”

Fast runners will find no place to hide; strong men will have no strength left; warriors will not be able to save their lives.

I will remove the ruler from Ashdod, the one who holds the royal scepter from Ashkelon. I will strike Ekron with my hand; the rest of the Philistines will also die.” The sovereign Lord has spoken!

He flashes destruction down upon the strong so that destruction overwhelms the fortified places.)

I will break the bar on the gate of Damascus. I will remove the ruler from Wicked Valley, the one who holds the royal scepter from Beth Eden. The people of Aram will be deported to Kir.” The Lord has spoken!