⁸ Write in the king’s name whatever pleases you^(A) concerning the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring.^(B) A document written in the king’s name and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.’^(C)

A Message concerning Coniah

²⁴ ‘As I live’ – this is the Lord’s declaration – ‘though you, Coniah^[b](B) son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring^(C) on my right hand, I would tear you from it. ²⁵ In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread,^(D) who intend to take your life, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Chaldeans.