4 I will reach out to punishJudah and Jerusalem—nothing will remainof the god Baal;nothing will be rememberedof his pagan priests.
5 Not a trace will be foundof those who worship starsfrom their rooftops,or bow down to the god Milcom,while claiming loyaltyto me, the Lord.
6 Nothing will remain of anyonewho has turned awayand rejected me.
7 Be silent! I am the Lord God,and the time is near.I am preparingto sacrifice my peopleand to invite my guests.
8 On that day I will punishnational leadersand sons of the king,along with all who followforeign customs.
9 I will punish worshippersof pagan godsand cruel palace officialswho abuse their power.
10 I, the Lord, promisethat on that daynoisy crying will be heardfrom Fish Gate, New Town,and Upper Hills.