²⁵ This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: You and your wives^(A) have done what you said you would do when you promised, ‘We will certainly carry out the vows we made to burn incense and pour out drink offerings to the Queen of Heaven.’^(B)

“Go ahead then, do what you promised! Keep your vows!^(C)

³⁶ “My father,” she replied, “you have given your word to the Lord. Do to me just as you promised,^(A) now that the Lord has avenged you^(B) of your enemies,^(C) the Ammonites.