5. because he will bring peace.Let Assyria attack our countryand our palaces.We will counter-attack,led by a number of rulers
6. whose strong army will defeatthe nation of Assyria.Yes, our leaders will rescue us,if those Assyriansdare to invade our land.
7. A few of Jacob's descendantssurvived and are scatteredamong the nations.But the Lord will let themcover the earth like dew and rainthat refreshes the soil.
8. At present they are scattered,but later they will attack,as though they were fierce lionspouncing on sheep.Their enemies will be tornto shreds,with no one to save them;
9. they will be helpless,completely destroyed.
10. The Lord said:At that time I will wipe outyour cavalry and chariots,
11. as well as your citiesand your fortresses.
12. I will stop youfrom telling fortunesand practising witchcraft.