1. The Lord said to me:Even if Moses and Samuel were here, praying with you, I wouldn't change my mind. So send the people of Judah away.
2. And when they ask where they are going, tell them that I, the Lord, have said:Some of you are going to dieof horrible diseases.Others are going to die in waror from starvation.The rest will be led awayto a foreign country.
3. I will punish youin four different ways:You will be killed in warand your bodies dragged offby dogs,your flesh will be eaten by birds,and your bones will be chewed onby wild animals.
20-21. because I am making you strong,like a bronze wall.They are evil and violent,but when they attack,I will be there to rescue you.I, the Lord, have spoken.