²² But still the Kenites will be wasted, till Asshur takes you away prisoner.

¹¹ From that land he went out into Assyria, building Nineveh with its wide streets and Calah,

²² These are the sons of Shem: Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud and Aram.

² Then they came to Zerubbabel and to the heads of families, and said to them, Let us take part in the building with you; for we are servants of your God, even as you are; and we have been making offerings to him from the days of Esar-haddon, king of Assyria, who put us here.

⁸ Assur is joined with them; they have become the support of the children of Lot. (Selah.)

³ Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may take what is good, and give in payment the fruit of our lips.