1. An oracle against Damascus: Look, Damascus is no longer a city.It has become a ruined heap.
2. The cities of Aroer are forsaken;they will be places for flocks.They will lie down without fear.
3. The fortress disappears from Ephraim, and a kingdom from Damascus.The remnant of Aram will belike the splendor of the Israelites.This is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts.
4. On that daythe splendor of Jacob will fade,and his healthy body will become emaciated.