7 "But listen to what I have to say. I want you and all of the people to hear it.
8 There have been prophets long before you and I were ever born. They have prophesied against many countries and great kingdoms. They have spoken about war, trouble and plague.
9 But what if a prophet says peace will come? Only if it comes true will he be recognized as one who has been truly sent by the Lord."
10 The prophet Hananiah took the yoke off my neck. Then he broke it.
11 In front of all of the people he said, "The Lord says, 'In the same way, I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylonia. Before two years are over, I will remove it from the necks of all of the nations.' " When I heard that, I went on my way.
12 A message came to me from the Lord. It was shortly after the prophet Hananiah had broken the yoke off my neck. The message said,
13 "Go. Tell Hananiah, 'The Lord says, "You have broken a wooden yoke. But in its place you will get an iron yoke."