14. He didn’t permit anyone to oppress them.He warned kings about them:
15. “Do not touch my anointed onesor harm my prophets.”
16. He brought famine to the land.He took away their food supply.
17. He sent a man ahead of them.He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18. They hurt his feet with shackles,and cut into his neck with an iron collar.
19. The Lord’s promise tested him through fiery trialsuntil his prediction came true.
20. The king sent someone to release him.The ruler of nations set him free.