In this message, the *Assyrians have defeated the people in Lachish. So the king must now pay money as gifts to the *Assyrians. Achzib is now under the *Assyrians’ control. Therefore, Judah’s rulers cannot receive taxes from the people in Achzib. Achzib means ‘cheat’. It was a wealthy town. There were many places where people could have jobs there. Now they will not be wealthy any longer. They will have nothing. That is the result of God’s judgement on the nation.

v15 People in Mareshah, I will bring a person that will act against you. That person will take the things that you own. The glory (greatness) of *Israel will come to Adullam.

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