Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished in that day before thee.
"Talk to Ebedmelech, the Ethiopian man, like this: The powerful God of Israel says, 'I will make my words happen to this city for bad things, not good. This will happen when you're watching.'"