16 In the second night, it came to pass that Phaltiel the captain of the people came to me, saying, “Where have you been? Why is your face sad? (WEB) 17 Or don’t you know that Israel is committed to you in the land of their captivity? (WEB) 18 Get up then, and eat some bread, and don’t forsake us, like a shepherd who leaves the flock in the power of cruel wolves.” (WEB)
2 Esdras 5:16–18
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