God did not let anyone mistreat our people. Instead he protected us by punishing rulers
While Jacob and his family were traveling through Canaan, God terrified the people in the towns so much that no one dared bother them.
You belonged to me alone, like the first part of the harvest, and I severely punished those who mistreated you.
"Find Jeremiah and keep him safe. Take good care of him and do whatever he asks."