Yes, at that time I will deal with all who oppress you. I will save the lame and gather the outcasts; I will make those who were disgraced throughout the earth receive praise and fame.
I will gather all the nations and take them to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. , I will enter into judgement with them there because of my people, my inheritance Israel. The nations have scattered the Israelites in foreign countries and divided up my land.
and he said, ‘Listen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the Lord says: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel. He defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, chased them along the ascent of Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.
After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, ‘Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.’
All the many nations going out to battle against Ariel – all the attackers, the siege works against her, and those who oppress her – will then be like a dream, a vision in the night.