1. Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armiesis about to remove from Jerusalem and Judahevery source of security, includingall the food and water,
2. the mighty men and warriors,judges and prophets,omen readers and leaders,
3. captains of groups of fifty,the respected citizens,advisers and those skilled in magical arts,and those who know incantations.
4. The Lord says, “I will make youths their officials;malicious young men will rule over them.