And behold, there came a sound of trumpets, and angels came forth out of heaven, holding torches in their hands, and they stood upon the walls of the city.
And Jeremiah said: Behold now, Lord, we know that you are delivering the city into the hands of its enemies, and they will carry the people away to Babylon.
3:9
Τίθέλειςποιήσωτὰἅγιασκεύητῆςλειτουργίας.
你願意我怎樣處置那供事用的聖器皿呢?」
What do you will that I do with the holy vessels of the temple service?
And the Lord said to him: Take them, and deliver them to the earth, saying: Hear, O earth, the voice of him who created you, who formed you in the abundance of the waters, who sealed you with seven seals in seven seasons; and after these things you shall receive your beauty.
And Jeremiah spoke, saying: I beseech you, Lord, show me what I shall do for Abimelech the Ethiopian, for he has done many kindnesses to your servant Jeremiah.
For he it was who drew me up out of the pit of mire; and I do not wish him to see the destruction of this city and its desolation, but that you would have mercy on him, that he be not grieved.
And the Lord said to Jeremiah: Send him to the vineyard of Agrippa, and in the shadow of the mountain I will shelter him, until I bring the people back to the city.
And Jeremiah and Baruch entered into the sanctuary, and taking up the vessels of the temple service, they delivered them to the earth, as the Lord had spoken to them.
And when morning came, Jeremiah sent Abimelech, saying: Take the basket, and go to the estate of Agrippa by the way of the mountain, and bringing a few figs, give them to the sick of the people; for the favor of the Lord is upon you, and upon your head is the glory.