Even though all the heathen nations surrounded me, I defeated them with the help of the Lord.
You made my enemies run away; I destroyed all my enemies.
They cried out for help, but no one came to rescue them. They even called out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
They surround me all the time like floodwaters, swallowing me up.
You have made my family and friends avoid me. Darkness is my only friend.
On that day I will make Jerusalem like a heavy rock to all peoples. Anyone who tries to lift the rock will injure themselves badly. All the nations will join together to attack Jerusalem.
All these kings joined forces and set up camp beside the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.