4 because of the day that comesto destroy all the Philistinesand to cut off from Tyre and Sidonevery helper that remains.For the Lord will destroy the Philistines,the remnant of the country of Caphtor.
5 Baldness has come upon Gaza;Ashkelon has been cut off.O remnant of their valley,how long shall you gash yourself?
6 O sword of the Lord,how long shall you not be quiet?Withdraw into your sheath,rest, and be still.
7 How can it be quiet,seeing the Lord has given it a chargeagainst Ashkelon and against the sea shore?There He has appointed it.