Zechariah 9:1
This is the burden of the word of the LORD
What it says
The burden of the word of the LORD begins against the northern regions, under His searching gaze.
What it is doing
This verse opens the oracle of judgment against Israel's enemies.
In context
1This is the burden of the word of the LORD 2and also against Hamath, 3Tyre has built herself a fortress; 4Behold, the Lord will impoverish her 5Ashkelon will see and fear; 6A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, 7I will remove the blood from their mouths 8But I will camp around My house because of an army,