1. This is a message about Damascus:Damascus is doomed!It will end up in ruins.
2. The villages around Aroerwill be deserted,with only sheep living thereand no one to bother them.
3. Israel will lose its fortresses.The kingdom of Damascuswill be destroyed;its survivors will sufferthe same fate as Israel.The Lord All-Powerfulhas promised this.
4. When that time comes,the glorious nation of Israelwill be brought down;its prosperous peoplewill be skin and bones.