2. Their heart is false; now they must bear their guilt. He himself will break down their altars; he will destroy their stone pillars.
3. For now they will say, “We have no king; indeed, we did not fear Yahweh, and what can a king do for us?”
4. They utter words of vain oaths when making covenants, and judgment blossoms like a poisonous plant on the furrows of the field.
5. The inhabitants of Samaria tremble for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, his people will mourn for it, and his idolatrous priests will wail over it— over its glory because it has departed from it.
6. It will also be brought to Assyria, as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will obtain disgrace and Israel will be ashamed from his advice.