33. Thus says the Lord of Hosts: The sons of Israel and the sons of Judahwere oppressed together;and all who took them captives held them fast;they refused to let them go.
34. Their Redeemer is strong;the Lord of Hosts is His name.He will thoroughly plead their case,that He may give rest to the land,but disquiet to the inhabitants of Babylon.
35. A sword is against the Chaldeans,says the Lord,and against the inhabitants of Babylon,and against her officials, and against her wise men.