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Speak to the fortresses of Ashdod
    and to the fortresses in the land of Egypt.
Tell their leaders, “Gather on the hillsides in Samaria
    and see what great wrongs are done in Israel;
Witness the acts of oppression done there.

10 Eternal One: Those who fill their fortresses with finery through violence and robbery
        have no idea how to do what is right.

Israel has forgotten God’s laws, so of course the people can’t follow them. They have fallen into slavery and oppression.

11 So the Eternal Lord says to Israel,

Eternal One: An enemy will surround and besiege your land.
        It will overwhelm your defenses, and your fortresses will be plundered.

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