From them arises the cornerstone and tent peg, from them the battle bow, from them arise all sorts of oppressive rulers.

Then the LORD will go out to battle against those nations, waging war as in a day of battle.

"Against the shepherds my anger rises I am punishing the leaders also, because the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah, appointing them as his royal war horse for battle.

They will be like mighty soldiers who trample mud in the streets during battle. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and the opposing horsemen will be confused.