23. But when our ancestors took over the land, they did not obey you. And now you have punished Israel with disaster.
24. Jerusalem is under attack, and we suffer from hunger and disease. The Babylonians have already built earth ramps up to the city walls, and you can see that Jerusalem will be captured just as you said.
25. So why did you tell me to get some witnesses and buy a field with my silver, when Jerusalem is about to be captured by the Babylonians?
26. The Lord explained:
27. Jeremiah, I am the Lord God. I rule the world, and I can do anything!
28. It is true that I am going to let King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia capture Jerusalem.