12 The Lord proclaims:Just as the shepherd rescues two legs or the piece of an ear from the mouth of the lion, so will the people of Israel be rescued. Those who live in Samaria will escape with the corner of a bed, and those in Damascus with a piece of a couch.
13 Hear this and speak against the house of Jacob,says the Lord God, the God of heavenly forces:
14 On the day I punish the crimes of Israel,I will also visit the altars of Bethel;the horns of the altar will be cut offand will fall to the ground.
15 I will tear down the winter house as well as the summer house;the houses of ivory will perish;the great houses will be swept away,says the Lord.