9. That's why our people have been killed with swords. That's why our sons and daughters and wives have become prisoners.
10. "So I'm planning to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel. Then he'll turn his burning anger away from us.
11. "My sons, don't fail to obey the Lord. He has chosen you to stand in front of him and work for him. He wants you to serve him and burn incense to him."