1. Now gather yourself in troops, Odaughter of troops;he has laid siege against us.With a rod they will strikethe judge of Israel on the cheek.
2. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,although you are small among the tribes of Judah,from you will come forth for Meone who will be ruler over Israel.His origins are from of old,from ancient days.
3. Therefore He will give them up,until the time when she who is in labor has given birth,and the rest of his brothers will returnto the children of Israel.