12. The Lord has promisedthat only a few from Samariawill escape with their livesand with some broken piecesof their beds and couches.It will be like when a shepherdrescues two leg bonesand part of a sheep's earfrom the jaws of a lion.
13. The Lord God All-Powerfultold me to speak this messageagainst Jacob's descendants:
14. When I, the Lord, punish Israelfor their sins,I will destroy the altarsat Bethel.Even the corners of the altarwill be left in the dust.
15. I will tear down winter homesand summer homes.Houses decorated with ivoryand all other mansionswill be gone for ever.I, the Lord, have spoken!