1 Word Against Philistia That which came as the word of Yahweh to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.
2 Thus says Yahweh:“Behold, waters are going to rise from the northAnd become an overflowing torrent,And overflow the land as well as its fullness,The city and those who inhabit it;And the men will cry out,And every inhabitant of the land will wail.
3 “Because of the noise of the 47:3Lit stamping of the galloping hoofs of his 47:3Lit mighty ones valiant steeds,The quaking of his chariots,andthe tumult of his wheels,The fathers have not turned back fortheirchildren,Because of the limpness oftheirhands,
4 On account of the day that is comingTo destroy all the Philistines,To cut off from Tyre and SidonEvery ally that is left;For Yahweh is going to destroy the Philistines,The remnant of the coastland of Caphtor.
5 “Baldness has come upon Gaza;Ashkelon has been ruined.O remnant of their valley,How long will you gash yourself?
6 “Ah, sword of Yahweh,How long will you not be quiet?Withdraw into your sheath; 47:6Lit Have relief Be at rest and stay still.
7 “How can 47:7Lit you it be quiet?Yahweh has given it a command;Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast—There He has assigned it.”