5. The inhabitants of Samaria fearbecause of the calf of Beth Aven.For its people mourn for it,and its priests shriek for it,because its glory has departed from it.
6. It will be carried to Assyriaas a tribute to King Jareb.Ephraim shall be put to shame,and Israel shall be ashamed of his idol.
7. As for Samaria, her king will perishlike a twig on the water.
8. The high places of Aven, the sin of Israel,will be destroyed.Thorn and thistle will growon their altars.They will say to the mountains, Cover us,and to the hills, Fall on us.