Five surrounding nations, from the Philistines to Nineveh, receive pronouncements of judgment, opening with an urgent call to seek the LORD in humility.
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Lyrics
Gather yourselves together, yes, gather together O nation not desired Before the decree brings forth before the day passes
Before the fierce anger of the LORD comes upon you Before the day of the LORD’s anger comes upon you Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth
Seek righteousness, seek meekness It may be you will be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger For Gaza shall be forsaken and Ashkelon a desolation
The seacoast shall become pastures with cottages for shepherds It shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah They shall feed their flocks there
I have heard the reproach of Moab And the revilings of the children of Ammon Therefore as I live, says the LORD of hosts Moab shall become like Sodom
Behold, Assyria shall become a desolation A place for herds to lie down Flocks to pass through
This is the rejoicing city That dwelt carelessly That said in her heart, I am and there is none beside me
How has she become a desolation A place for beasts to lie down Everyone that passes by her hisses
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