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12 For she who dwells in Maroth has languished for something good.
For calamity has come down
    from Adonai to Jerusalem’s gate.
13 Harness the chariot to the steed,
    O inhabitant of Lachish!
It was the beginning of sin
    for the Daughter of Zion—
because in you were found
    the rebellions of Israel.
14 Therefore you will give parting gifts to Moresheth-gath—
houses of Achzib as a deception to the kings of Israel.

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