Thussaysthe LORD,"Godownto the houseof the kingof Judah,and therespeakthisword
Then the LORDsentNathanto David.And he cameto him and said,"There were twomenin onecity,the onerichand the otherpoor.
The LORDspoketo Manassehand his people,but they paidnoattention.
"Then [say] to the householdof the kingof Judah,'Hearthe wordof the LORD,
"But I will punishyou according to the resultsof your deeds,"declaresthe LORD,"And I will kindlea firein its forestThat it may devourallits environs."'"
and say,'Hearthe wordof the LORD,O kingof Judah,who sitson David'sthrone,you and your servantsand your peoplewho enterthesegates.
"Thussaysthe LORDGodof Israel,Goand speakto Zedekiahkingof Judahand sayto him: "Thussaysthe LORD,'Behold,I am givingthiscityinto the handof the kingof Babylon,and he will burnit with fire.
Hearthis,O priests!Giveheed,O houseof Israel!Listen,O houseof the king!For the judgmentapplies to you, For you have beena snareat MizpahAnd a netspreadout on Tabor.
"But nolongerprophesyat Bethel,for it is a sanctuaryof the kingand a royalresidence."
For Johnhad been sayingto Herod,"It is not lawfulfor you to haveyour brother'swife."
