# Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahweh says

It can be stated clearly who God was saying this to. Alternate translation: "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"