1 This is the Lord's message against the land of Hadrach. He will judge Damascus. That's because all of the tribes of Israel look to him. So do other people.
2 The Lord will judge Hamath too. It's next to Damascus. He will also punish Tyre and Sidon even though they are very clever.
3 Tyre's people have built a fort for themselves. They've piled up silver like dust. They have as much gold as the dirt in the streets.
4 But the Lord will take away everything they have. He'll destroy their power on the Mediterranean Sea. And Tyre will be completely burned up.
5 Ashkelon will see it and become afraid. Gaza will groan with pain. So will Ekron. Its hope will vanish. Gaza will no longer have a king. Ashkelon will be deserted.
6 Strangers will take over Ashdod. The Lord says, "I will take away everything the Philistines are so proud of.