The wordof the LORDthatcametoJeremiahthe prophetagainstthe Philistines, beforethat PharaohsmoteGaza. Thussaiththe LORD; Behold, watersrise upout of the north, and shall bean overflowingflood, and shall overflowthe land, and allthat is therein; the city, and them that dwelltherein: then the menshall cry, and allthe inhabitantsof the landshall howl. At the noiseof the stampingof the hoovesof his strong horses , at the rushingof his chariots, and at the rumblingof his wheels, the fathersshall notlook backto their childrenfor feeblenessof hands; Because ofthe daythat comethto spoilallthe Philistines, and to cut offfrom Tyrusand Zidoneveryhelperthat remaineth: forthe LORDwill spoilthe Philistines, the remnantof the countryof Caphtor. Baldnessis comeuponGaza; Ashkelonis cut off with the remnantof their valley: how longwilt thou cut thyself? Othou swordof the LORD, how long will it be erethou be quiet? put up thyselfintothy scabbard, rest, and be still. Howcan it be quiet, seeing the LORDhath given it a chargeagainstAshkelon, and againstthe seashore? therehath he appointedit.