1 Now, gather your troops, you city of troops.
2 You, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
3 That is why the Lord will abandon Israel
4 The child will become the shepherd of his flock.
5 This man will be their peace.
6 They will rule Assyria with their swords
7 Then the few people left from Jacob will be among many people
8 The few people left from Jacob will be among the nations,
9 You will use your power against your opponents,
10 “When that day comes,” declares the Lord,
11 I will destroy the cities in your land
12 I will destroy your sorcerers,
13 I will destroy your idols and your sacred monuments.
14 I will pull out your poles dedicated to the goddess Asherah.
15 I will take revenge with great anger