² Without pity^(A) the Lord has swallowed^(B) up
    all the dwellings of Jacob;
in his wrath he has torn down
    the strongholds^(C) of Daughter Judah.
He has brought her kingdom and its princes
    down to the ground^(D) in dishonor.

¹⁴ the roar of battle will rise against your people,
    so that all your fortresses will be devastated^(A)—
as Shalman^(B) devastated Beth Arbel on the day of battle,
    when mothers were dashed to the ground with their children.^(C)

⁹ With a blinding flash he destroys the stronghold
    and brings the fortified city to ruin.^(A)