18. So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And in the morning I did as I was commanded.
19. The people said to me, "Will you not tell us what these things that you are doing mean for us?"
20. Then I said to them, "The word of the Lord came to me saying,
21. 'Speak to the house of Israel, "Thus says the Lord God, 'Behold, I am about to profane My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind will fall by the sword.
22. You will do as I have done; you will not cover your mustache and you will not eat the bread of men.