Devastation and Renewal for the Whole Land: The word massa’ no longer introduces the prophecies, but not until chapter 28 do we return to the direct, confrontational challenges to the people of God that dominate chapters 1–12. Chapters 24–27 thus stand out from the material on either side. The canvas broadens yet further than it had in chapters 13–23, but the tone of these chapters continues. The prophecy depicts further disaster and devastation, but makes fewer references to specific peoples. The effect is to convey a more terrifying impression of calamity for any city or land (such as whichever one the hearers belong to). Beyond that, this section envisages Yahweh’s dealing with powers in heaven as well as powers on earth. It also envisages comfort and deliverance for all peoples on a da…