Voices

Yea, yea.—Peace with Nebuchadnezzar.—End the war.—Down with the war.—A curse on him who began the war.

A Woman

It was Zedekiah’s doing. He wanted war to help his friends the Egyptians.

Voices

Yes, he has betrayed us.—While we suffer, he lies at ease among his wives.

Abimelech

Who dares to slander the Lord’s anointed? He is ever in the forefront of the battle.

The Strident Voice

It is false.