12 Though the residents of Maroth
anxiously wait for something good,(A)
disaster has come from the Lord(B)
to the gate of Jerusalem.
13 Harness the horses to the chariot,
you residents of Lachish.(C)
This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion
because Israel’s acts of rebellion(D) can be traced to you.
14 Therefore, send farewell gifts(E) to Moresheth-gath;
the houses of Achzib(F) are a deception(G)
to the kings of Israel.

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