15. Listen! I am calling the armies of the kingdoms of the north to come to Jerusalem. I, the lord, have spoken!“They will set their thronesat the gates of the city.They will attack its wallsand all the other towns of Judah.
16. I will pronounce judgmenton my people for all their evil—for deserting me and burning incense to other gods.Yes, they worship idols made with their own hands!
17. “Get up and prepare for action.Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say.Do not be afraid of them,or I will make you look foolish in front of them.
18. For see, today I have made you stronglike a fortified city that cannot be captured,like an iron pillar or a bronze wall.You will stand against the whole land—the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah.
19. They will fight you, but they will fail.For I am with you, and I will take care of you.I, the lord, have spoken!”