Though hostile nations surrounded me, I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me.
They called for help, but no one came to their rescue. They even cried to the Lord, but he refused to answer.
They swirl around me like floodwaters all day long. They have engulfed me completely.
You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend.
On that day I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock. All the nations will gather against it to try to move it, but they will only hurt themselves.
The kings joined forces and established their camp around the water near Merom to fight against Israel.