The Lord told Jeremiah to go to the Valley of the Son of Hinnom with a flask and deliver a prophesy. The Lord proclaimed destruction because the people worshipped Baal and other man-made gods. He ordered Jeremiah to break the flask to show how the people would be destroyed beyond repair. He told Jeremiah to prophesy destruction for those who worshiped other gods. Jeremiah was beaten by Pashhur, the priest. He was released and continued to prophesy. The Lord proclaimed that His people would be taken captive, and their possessions would be taken. Jeremiah complained to the Lord for his suffering and persecution.