5 I will break down the gates of Damascus.I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven,and the one who wields the scepter from Beth-eden.The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir. The Lord has spoken.
6 The Lord says:I will not relent from punishing Gaza for three crimes, even four,because they exiled a whole community,handing them over to Edom.
7 Therefore, I will send fire against the walls of Gaza,and it will consume its citadels.
8 I will cut off the ruler from Ashdod, and the one who wields the scepter from Ashkelon. I will also turn My hand against Ekron,and the remainder of the Philistines will perish.The Lord God has spoken.
9 The Lord says:I will not relent from punishing Tyre for three crimes, even four,because they handed overa whole community of exiles to Edomand broke a treaty of brotherhood.
10 Therefore, I will send fire against the walls of Tyre,and it will consume its citadels.
11 The Lord says:I will not relent from punishing Edom for three crimes, even four,because he pursued his brother with the sword. He stifled his compassion,his anger tore at them continually,and he harbored his rage incessantly.