22. Just as an eagle flies high to see the animal it will attack, so the Lord will spread his wings over Bozrah. And Edom’s soldiers will be filled with fear like a woman giving birth.
23. This message is about the city of Damascus: “The towns of Hamath and Arpad are afraid. They are afraid because they heard the bad news. They are discouraged. They are worried and afraid.
24. The city of Damascus has become weak. The people want to run away. They are ready to panic. They are overcome with fear and pain, like a woman giving birth.
25. “Damascus is a happy city. The people have not left that ‘fun city’ yet.
26. So the young men will die in the public squares of that city. All her soldiers will be killed at that time.” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.
27. “I will set the walls of Damascus on fire. The fire will completely burn up the strong forts of Ben-Hadad.”
28. This message is about the tribe of Kedar and the rulers of Hazor. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon defeated them. This is what the Lord says: “Go and attack the tribe of Kedar. Destroy the people of the East.
29. Their tents and flocks will be taken away. Their tents and all their riches will be carried off. Their enemy will take away the camels. Men will shout this to them: ‘Terrible things are happening all around us.’
30. Run away quickly! People in Hazor, find a good place to hide.” This message is from the Lord. “Nebuchadnezzar has made plans against you. He thought of a smart plan to defeat you.
31. “There is a nation that feels so safe and secure that it does not have gates or fences to protect it. And no one lives near enough to help them. So attack that nation!” says the Lord.