1 It is also found in the records, that Jeremiah the prophet commanded them that were carried away to take of the fire, as has been signified above:
2 and how that the prophet charged them that were carried away, having given them the law, that they should not forget the statutes of the Lord, neither be led astray in their minds, when they saw images of gold and silver, and the adornment thereof.
3 And with other such words exhorted he them, that the law should not depart from their heart.
4 And it was contained in the writing, that the prophet, being warned of God, commanded that the tabernacle and the ark should follow with him, when he went forth into the mountain where Moses went up and saw the heritage of God.
5 And Jeremiah came and found a chamber in the rock, and there he brought in the tabernacle, and the ark, and the altar of incense; and he made fast the door.
6 And some of those that followed with him came there that they might mark the way, and could not find it.
7 But when Jeremiah perceived it, he blamed them, saying, yes and the place shall be unknown until God gather the people again together, and mercy come: