11. The time is coming when the lord will sayto the people of Jerusalem,“My dear people, a burning wind is blowing in from the desert,and it’s not a gentle breeze useful for winnowing grain.
12. It is a roaring blast sent by me!Now I will pronounce your destruction!”
13. Our enemy rushes down on us like storm clouds!His chariots are like whirlwinds.His horses are swifter than eagles.How terrible it will be, for we are doomed!
14. O Jerusalem, cleanse your heartthat you may be saved.How long will you harboryour evil thoughts?
15. Your destruction has been announcedfrom Dan and the hill country of Ephraim.
16. “Warn the surrounding nationsand announce this to Jerusalem:The enemy is coming from a distant land,raising a battle cry against the towns of Judah.