4. And I will bring back Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and all the other captives that were taken to Babylon. I will surely break the yoke that the king of Babylon has put on your necks. I, the lord, have spoken!’”
5. Jeremiah responded to Hananiah as they stood in front of all the priests and people at the Temple.
6. He said, “Amen! May your prophecies come true! I hope the lord does everything you say. I hope he does bring back from Babylon the treasures of this Temple and all the captives.
7. But listen now to the solemn words I speak to you in the presence of all these people.
8. The ancient prophets who preceded you and me spoke against many nations, always warning of war, disaster, and disease.