18. So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And in the morning I did as I was commanded.
19. And the people said to me, “Will you not tell us what these things mean forus, that you are behaving this way?”
20. Then I answered them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
21. Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: I will profane My sanctuary, the pride of your strength, the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul. And your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.
22. You shall do as I have done. You shall not cover your mustache, nor will you eat the bread of men.
23. Your turbans shall be on your heads, and your shoes on your feet. You shall not mourn or weep. But you shall pine away for your iniquities and groan toward one another.