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so you will be some of the first ones ·taken as slaves [to go into exile].
    Your ·feasting and lying around [reclining at banquets] will come to an end.

The Lord God ·made this promise [L has sworn by himself]; the Lord God ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; T of hosts] says:

“I ·hate [abhor] the pride of ·the Israelites [L Jacob],
    and I ·hate [detest] their ·strong buildings [fortresses; palaces],
so I will ·let the enemy take [deliver up] the city
    and everything in it.”

·At that time there might be only [L If there are] ten people left alive in just one house, but they will also die.

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Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(A)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(B)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(C)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(D) the pride of Jacob(E)
    and detest his fortresses;(F)
I will deliver up(G) the city
    and everything in it.(H)

If ten(I) people are left in one house, they too will die.

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