But the Lord did not let anyone hurt them; he warned kings not to harm them.
Then Jacob and his sons left there. But God caused the people in the nearby cities to be afraid, so they did not follow them.
The people of Israel were holy to the Lord, like the first fruits from his harvest. Those who tried to hurt Israel were judged guilty. Disasters struck them,’ ” says the Lord.
“Find Jeremiah and take care of him. Do not hurt him, but do for him whatever he asks you.”