Ezekiel 12:6-11

6As they look on, load the provisions and supplies on your shoulder and carry it out in the dark. You shall cover your face so that you cannot see the land, for I have set you as a sign to the house of Israel.”

7I did as I had been commanded. I brought out my provisions and supplies during the day, like the provisions and supplies of an exile, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. I brought out my provisions and supplies in the dark, carrying it on my shoulder as they watched.

8In the morning the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

9“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, asked you, ‘What you are doing?’

10Say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “This oracle (a burden to be carried) concerns the prince (Zedekiah) in Jerusalem as well as all the house of Israel who are there.” ’

11Say, ‘I am a sign to you. As I have done, so it will be done to them; they will go into exile, into captivity.’