13 they wandered from nation to nation,from one kingdom to another.
14 He didn’t permit anyone to oppress them.He warned kings about them:
15 “Do not touch my anointed onesor harm my prophets.”
16 He brought famine to the land.He took away their food supply.
17 He sent a man ahead of them.He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18 They hurt his feet with shackles,and cut into his neck with an iron collar.
19 The Lord’s promise tested him through fiery trialsuntil his prediction came true.