I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves.

I will establish my sovereignty over Elam. I will destroy their king and their leaders,” says the Lord.

Where then is your king, that he may save you in all your cities? Where are your rulers for whom you asked, saying, “Give me a king and princes”?

If you do this, then the kings and princes who follow in David’s succession and ride in chariots or on horses will continue to enter through these gates, as well as their officials and the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem. This city will always be filled with people.