Micah 1:10-16 - The Enemy Approaches Jerusalem

¹⁰ "Don't discuss it in Gath! Don't cry bitterly in Akim! Roll in the ashes, Beth-leaphrah! ¹¹ Run away, you residents of Shaphir, displaying your shameful nakedness. Don't come out, you residents of Zaanan! Your firm standing will disappear as Beth-ezel mourns. ¹² Even though the inhabitants of Maroth long for success, nevertheless evil descended from the LORD to the gate of Jerusalem. ¹³ "You inhabitants of Lachish, harness your chariot to your swiftest steed the daughter of Zion has begun to sin because within you the transgressions of Israel were revealed. ¹⁴ Therefore give your gifts to Moresheth-gath; that is, the houses of Achzib as a deceitful symbol to the kings of Israel. ¹⁵ Nevertheless, I will deliver an heir to you, inhabitants of Mareshah to Adullam the glory of Israel will come. ¹⁶ "Shave your head and cut off your locks as you mourn your beloved children. Make yourself bald as an eagle, because they will go from you into exile!"