Assyriaalsohas joinedwith them; They havebecomea helpto the childrenof Lot.Selah.
From that landhe wentforthinto Assyria,and builtNinevehand Rehoboth-Irand Calah,
Jokshanbecamethe fatherof Shebaand Dedan.And the sonsof Dedanwere Asshurimand Letushimand Leummim.
Pul,kingof Assyria,cameagainstthe land,and MenahemgavePula thousandtalentsof silverso that his handmight be with him to strengthenthe kingdomunder his rule.
O LORD,be graciousto us; we have waitedfor You. Be their strengthevery morning,Our salvationalsoin the timeof distress.
"The eldersof Gebaland her wisemenwere with you repairingyour seams;Allthe shipsof the seaand their sailorswere with you in order to dealin your merchandise.
"Then the LORDsaidto me, 'Do not harassMoab,norprovokethem to war,for I will not giveyou anyof their landas a possession,becauseI have givenArto the sonsof Lotas a possession.
