# Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahweh says
It can be stated clearly who God was saying this to. AT: "Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahweh says to the people of Israel living in Samaria" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# An enemy will surround the land
"An enemy army will surround the land"
# plunder your fortresses
"steal all the things in your fortresses"