And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant—the promise that in contrast to the threat to Philistia, the poor of Israel will find safety and provision, while Philistia's root will be destroyed through famine. The care for the poor stands in contrast to the judgment on the enemy. This verse emphasizes that God's judgment on enemies brings restoration for the vulnerable.

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