Isaiah 17:2-4

EasyEnglish Bible

² Nobody lives in the cities of Aroer. Sheep and goats can safely go there to eat. They can lie down there and nobody will chase them away. ³ There will be no strong cities in Ephraim.^[a] No king will rule in Damascus. The few people who remain in Syria are no longer great, like Israel's people!’

That is what the Lord Almighty says.

⁴ ‘At that time, Israel will no longer be great. It will be like a rich, fat person who becomes weak and hungry.