Good news for Judah

12 The Lord says:

‘Though they are many and strong,

they will pass away and be gone.

Though I have afflicted you,

I will afflict you no more,

13 and now I will break his yoke from your necks

and snap your chains.’

14 The Lord has given this command concerning you, Nineveh:

‘Your name will no longer be remembered.

I will destroy every idol and image

in the house of your God.

I will destroy even your tomb,

for you are worthless.’

15 Look! On the mountains a messenger

bringing good news,

announcing peace!

‘Celebrate the feasts, Judah,

fulfil your vows.

Never again will these enemies invade your land,

they are destroyed!’