1 Concerning the Ammonites. Thus says the Lord:Has Israel no sons?none to inherit?Why has Milcom disinherited Gad,why are his people living in its cities?
2 Therefore the days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will sound the battle alarmagainst Rabbah of the Ammonites;It shall become a mound of ruins,and its villages destroyed by fire.Israel shall then inherit those who disinherited it—oracle of the Lord.
3 Wail, Heshbon, “The ruin is destroyed!”shriek, villages of Rabbah!Put on sackcloth and lament!Run back and forth in the sheepfolds.For Milcom is going into exile,taking priest and prince with him.
4 Why boast in your strength,your ebbing strength, rebellious daughter?Why trust in your treasures, saying,“Who would dare attack me?”