15. For messengers are coming, heralding disaster,from the city of Dan and from the hills of Ephraim.
16. They are saying, ‘Announce to the surrounding nations, “The enemy is coming!”Proclaim this message to Jerusalem:“Those who besiege cities are coming from a distant land.They are ready to raise the battle cry against the towns in Judah.”’
17. They will surround Jerusalemlike men guarding a fieldbecause they have rebelled against me,”says the Lord.
18. “The way you have lived and the things you have donewill bring this on you.This is the punishment you deserve, and it will be painful indeed.The pain will be so bad it will pierce your heart.”