1 The Lord spoke his word to Jeremiah soon after Zedekiah son of Josiah was made king of Judah.
2 This is what the Lord said to me: “Make a yoke out of straps and poles, and put it on the back of your neck.
3 Then send messages to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon by their messengers who have come to Jerusalem to see Zedekiah king of Judah.
4 Tell them to give this message to their masters: ‘The Lord All-Powerful, the God of Israel, says: “Tell your masters:
5 I made the earth, its people, and all its animals with my great power and strength. I can give the earth to anyone I want.