9 Now I see column after columnof cavalry troops.”At once someone shouted,“Babylon has fallen!Every idol in the citylies broken on the ground.”
10 Then I said, “My people,you have suffered terribly,but I have a message for youfrom the Lord All-Powerful,the God of Israel.”
11 This is a message about Dumah:From the country of Seir,someone shouts to me,“Guard, how much longerbefore daylight?”
12 From my guard post, I answered,“Morning will soon be here,but night will return.If you want to know more,come back later.”
13 This is a message for Arabs who live in the barren desert in the region of Dedan:You must order your caravans
14 to bring water for thosewho are thirsty.You people of Temamust bring foodfor the hungry refugees.
15 They are worn out and wearyfrom being chased by enemieswith swords and arrows.