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.
5 It will be as when harvesters gather grain.God will harvest armfuls at a time,like one who gathers grainin the Rephaim Valley.
6 Only remaining bits are left,like an olive tree that has been shaken:two or three olives on the highest branch;four or five on a fruitful twig,says the Lord God of Israel.
7 On that day, people will have regard for their maker,and their eyes will look to the holy one of Israel.
8 They will have no regard for altars,the work of their hands,or look to what their fingers made:sacred poles and incense stands.
9 On that day, their strong cities will be like those abandoned by the Hivites and the Amorites; abandoned because of the Israelites. They will be a wasteland,