¹³ He also rebelled against^(A) King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. He became obstinate^[a](B) and hardened his heart against returning to the Lord, the God of Israel.

¹⁵ However, this king revolted against him^(A) by sending his ambassadors to Egypt so they might give him horses and a large army.^(B) Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and still escape?