1. This is the Lord's message against the land of Hadrach. He will judge Damascus. That's because all of the tribes of Israel look to him. So do other people.
2. The Lord will judge Hamath too. It's next to Damascus. He will also punish Tyre and Sidon even though they are very clever.
3. Tyre's people have built a fort for themselves. They've piled up silver like dust. They have as much gold as the dirt in the streets.