7:2 It was reported to the family 3 of David, “Syria has allied with 4 Ephraim.” They and their people were emotionally shaken, just as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. 5
28:19 Whenever it sweeps by, it will overtake you;
indeed, 6 every morning it will sweep by,
it will come through during the day and the night.” 7
When this announcement is understood,
it will cause nothing but terror.
6:22 “This is what the Lord says:
‘Beware! An army 8 is coming from a land in the north.
A mighty nation is stirring into action in faraway parts of the earth.
6:23 Its soldiers are armed with bows and spears.
They are cruel and show no mercy.
They sound like the roaring sea
as they ride forth on their horses.
Lined up in formation like men going into battle
to attack you, Daughter Zion.’” 9
6:24 The people cry out, 10 “We have heard reports about them!
We have become helpless with fear! 11
Anguish grips us,
agony like that of a woman giving birth to a baby!
49:23 The Lord spoke 12 about Damascus. 13
“The people of Hamath and Arpad 14 will be dismayed
because they have heard bad news.
Their courage will melt away because of worry.
Their hearts will not be able to rest. 15