14. Then the Spirit lifted me and took me away. I went away feeling bitter and angry. The strong power of the Lord came over me.
15. I went to Tel Abib, to the exiles who lived by the Chebar River. I sat there among them for seven days. I was stunned.
16. After seven days the Lord spoke his word to me. He said,
17. “Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me.