Jeremiah 44:17, 29

We will keep our vows to continue offering incense to our goddess, the Queen of Heaven, and pouring out drink offerings in her honor as we used to do. We will worship her in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem just as we, our ancestors, kings, and officers did in the past. We had plenty of food then, we prospered, and we suffered no disasters.

“ ‘And here is the sign for you,’ YAHWEH declares, ‘that I will keep my threats and I will punish you here