² Hanani,^(A) one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant^(B) that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem.

² I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani,^(A) along with Hananiah^(B) the commander of the citadel,^(C) because he was a man of integrity and feared^(D) God more than most people do.

⁹ Then in the nations where they have been carried captive, those who escape will remember^(A) me—how I have been grieved^(B) by their adulterous hearts, which have turned away from me, and by their eyes, which have lusted after their idols.^(C) They will loathe themselves for the evil^(D) they have done and for all their detestable practices.^(E)

²⁶ on that day a fugitive will come to tell you^(A) the news. ²⁷ At that time your mouth will be opened; you will speak with him and will no longer be silent.^(B) So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.^(C)”