16. And so, when their weeping was ended, and the prayer of the people throughout the entire day was completed, they consoled Achior,
17. saying: "The God of our fathers, whose power you have predicted, will give to you this in return: that you, instead, will see the destruction of them.
18. Truly, when the Lord our God will give this freedom to his servants, may God also be with you in our midst, so that, just as it pleases you, everyone who is with you may keep company with us."
19. Then Uzziah, after the council was ended, received him into his own house, and he made him a great supper.
20. And all the elders were invited; together they refreshed themselves at the completion of their fast.
21. In truth, after this, all the people were called together, and they prayed throughout the entire night within the assembly, petitioning help from the God of Israel.