Jeremiah 32 - 33

The king of Babylon attacks Jerusalem, just as Jeremiah had predicted.  While Nebuchadnezzar is beseiging the city, the prophet is shut up in prison for delivering the news of the seige.  God promises King Zedekiah that he will not be successful in his attempts to thwart the attack.  God also directs Jeremiah to buy land, since the land would once again be possessed by the Israelis.  Jeremiah obeys, but prays for wisdom.  God reminds him that He is omnipotent, nothing is difficult for Him.  He then outlines for Jeremiah exactly how the city will be taken and destroyed; nevertheless, He is not abandoning His plans to bless them immensely.  God then outlines for Jeremiah the plans He has for blessing the nation, even with the calamity that currently faces them.  All this will come to pass, God assures Jeremiah, so that His name will be once again revered and praised in the land.  God again and again tells Jeremiah that the nation will return from their captivity.