14. The power of the Lord came on me with great force, and as his Spirit carried me off, I felt bitter and angry.
15. So I came to Tel Abib beside the River Chebar, where the exiles were living, and for seven days I stayed there, overcome by what I had seen and heard.
16. After the seven days had passed, the Lord spoke to me.
17. “Mortal man,” he said, “I am making you a watchman for the nation of Israel. You will pass on to them the warnings I give you.