5. The lord of Heaven’s Armies will hover over Jerusalemand protect it like a bird protecting its nest.He will defend and save the city;he will pass over it and rescue it.”
6. Though you are such wicked rebels, my people, come and return to the lord.
7. I know the glorious day will come when each of you will throw away the gold idols and silver images your sinful hands have made.
8. “The Assyrians will be destroyed,but not by the swords of men.The sword of God will strike them,and they will panic and flee.The strong young Assyrianswill be taken away as captives.