18 Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD: ‘This is what the LORD God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard, ⓙ

19 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD ⓚ when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become a desolation and a curse, ⓛ and because you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I myself have heard’ — this is the LORD’s declaration.

20 ‘Therefore, I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. ⓜ Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am bringing on this place.’” Then they reported [3] to the king.