“From the time that Jerusalem was built until now, the people of this city have made me angry. This city has made me so angry, I must remove it from my sight.
This is what the Lord All-Powerful says:\par “Cut down the trees around Jerusalem.\par And build a siege mound {\cf2\super [40]} against it.\par This city should be punished.\par Inside this city is nothing but oppression.\par
“Son of man, {\cf2\super [160]} draw two roads that the sword of the king of Babylon can use to come \{to Israel\}. Both roads will come from the same country (Babylon). Then draw a sign at the head of the road to the city.
“There are many families on earth. But you are the only family I chose to know in a special way. \{And you turned against me.\} So I will punish you for all your sins.”