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13 You people living in Lachish,[a]
    harness the fastest horse to the chariot.
Jerusalem’s sins started in you;
    yes, Israel’s sins were found in you.
14 So you must give farewell gifts
    to Moresheth[b] in Gath.
The houses in Aczib[c] will be false help
    to the kings of Israel.
15 I will bring against you people who will take your land,
    you who live in Mareshah.[d]
The glory of Israel
    will go in to Adullam.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:13 Lachish This name sounds like the Hebrew word for “horses.”
  2. 1:14 Moresheth This may be a play on the word “engaged,” referring to a farewell gift to a bride.
  3. 1:14 Aczib This name means “lie” or “trick.”
  4. 1:15 Mareshah This name sounds like the Hebrew word for a person who captures other cities and lands.

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