1 An oracle about Damascus.Look! Damascus is finished as a city;it will become a fallen ruin.
2 The villages of Aroer are abandoned forever.They will be pastures for flocks,which will lie down undisturbed.
3 Ephraim’s security will cease,as will Damascus’ rule.What’s left of Aram will resemble the glory of the Israelites,says the Lord of heavenly forces.
4 On that day, Jacob’s glory will dwindle;his sleek body will waste away.