Micah 1:10-16 - The Enemy Approaches Jerusalem

¹⁰ Do not announce it at Gath, Philistia. Do not weep or show grief. At the house of Ophrah (house of dust) roll in the dust! ¹¹ Pass away, O inhabitant of Shaphir, in nakedness and shame. The inhabitant of Zaanan has not come forth! The wailing of Bethezel takes away from you the place where it stands. ¹² The inhabitant of Maroth waits anxiously for good, because bad came down from Jehovah to the gate of Jerusalem. ¹³ Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O lady inhabitant of Lachish! You were the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion. The transgressions of Israel were found in you. ¹⁴ Therefore you should give a parting gift to (Micah's hometown) Moresheth-gath. The houses of Achzib shall be a place of deceit to the kings of Israel. ¹⁵ I will yet bring a conqueror against you, O inhabitant of Mareshah! He will possess you. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam. ¹⁶ Make yourself bald. Cut off your hair for the children of your delight! Enlarge your baldness as the eagle. For your children are gone into exile (captivity) from you.