Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.

Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

Joab son of Zeruiah was commanding general of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

But those in Jerusalem will view it as a false omen. They have sworn solemn oaths, but the king of Babylon will accuse them of violations in order to seize them.

It will never again be Israel’s source of confidence, but a reminder of how they sinned by turning to Egypt for help. Then they will know that I am the sovereign Lord.’”

The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man; the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck; the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it; the one who offers incense also praises an idol. They have decided to behave this way; they enjoy these disgusting practices.