1 “At the time of those events,” says the lord,“when I restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem,
2 I will gather the armies of the worldinto the valley of Jehoshaphat.There I will judge themfor harming my people, my special possession,for scattering my people among the nations,and for dividing up my land.
3 They threw dice to decide which of my peoplewould be their slaves.They traded boys to obtain prostitutesand sold girls for enough wine to get drunk.
4 “What do you have against me, Tyre and Sidon and you cities of Philistia? Are you trying to take revenge on me? If you are, then watch out! I will strike swiftly and pay you back for everything you have done.