5 I will remove those who worship all the stars in the sky on their rooftopsand those who worship by swearing loyalty to the Lordwhile also swearing loyalty to the god Milcom.
6 I will remove those who have turned away from following the Lordand those who no longer seek the Lord or ask him for help.”
7 Be silent in the presence of the Almighty Lord,because the day of the Lord is near.The Lord has prepared a sacrifice.He has invited his special guests.
8 “On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice I will punish the officials,the king’s sons, and all who dress in foreign clothing.
9 On that day I will punish all who jump over the doorwayand all who fill their master’s house with violence and deception.
10 On that day a loud cry will come from Fish Gate,a howling from the Second Part of the city,and a loud crashing sound from the hills,” declares the Lord.
11 “Howl, inhabitants of the Mortar,because all the merchants will be destroyedand all who handle money will be killed.