Ashkelon shall see it and fear, Gaza too shall writhe in anguish, and Ekron, for her expectation shall wither. The Philistine cities, Israel's ancient enemies, will witness Tyre's judgment and experience terror at God's demonstrated power. The emotional responses (fear, anguish) suggest that divine judgment aims to produce recognition of God's sovereignty among the nations. This verse shows how God's vindication of Israel includes judgment against those hostile to His covenantal purposes.

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