“‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another, “Why has the Lord done such a thing to this great city?”

I, the Lord, ¹  hereby promise to make you ²  as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. You will be able to stand up against all who live in ³  the land, including the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and all the people of the land.