27
Every bridegroom took up the lament; she who sat in the bridal chamber was mourning.
28
Even the land trembled for its inhabitants, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame.
29
Two years later the king sent to the cities of Judah a chief collector of tribute, and he came to Jerusalem with a large force.
30
Deceitfully he spoke peaceable words to them, and they believed him; but he suddenly fell upon the city, dealt it a severe blow, and destroyed many people of Israel.
31
He plundered the city, burned it with fire, and tore down its houses and its surrounding walls.