² Go and look at the city of Calneh. Then go on to the great city of Hamath and on down to the Philistine city of Gath. Were they any better than the kingdoms of Judah and Israel? Was their territory larger than yours? ³ You refuse to admit that a day of disaster is coming, but what you do only brings that day closer. ⁴ How terrible it will be for you that stretch out on your luxurious couches, feasting on veal and lamb!