<Li> A later promise (2: 12--13): These verses assume that judgement has already fallen and Israel is already scattered abroad . </Li> <Li> Judgment on wicked Zion (3: 1--4): Israel's rulers are accused of gaining more wealth at the expense of the poor, by any means . The metaphor of flesh being torn illustrates the length to which the ruling classes and socialites would go to further increase their wealth . Prophets are corrupt, seeking personal gain . Jerusalem's rulers believe that God will always be with them, but God will be with his people, and Jerusalem will be destroyed . </Li> <Li> Zion's future hope (4: 1--5) This is a later passage, almost identical with Isaiah 2: 2--4 . Zion (meaning the Temple) will be rebuilt, but by God, and based not on violence and corruption but on the desire to learn God's laws, beat swords to ploughshares and live in peace . </Li> <Li> Further promises to Zion (4: 6--7) This is another later passage, promising Zion that she will once more enjoy her former independence and power . </Li>

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