9. Our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this.
10. It is in my heart now to make a covenant with Yahweh, the God of Israel so that His burning anger may turn away from us.
11. My sons, don’t be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand in His presence, to serve Him, and to be His ministers and burners of incense.”