I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.
I told King Zedekiah of Judah everything just as it is written here, saying, "Let yourself and your people become subjects to the king of Babylon, serve him and his people, and you will be able to stay alive.