While all were affected by Jerusalem’s suffering, a heavy blow had been dealt to the young men and women — future leaders — had been taken away in captivity. Apart from these, the remaining priests and elders are mentioned as persons affected by famine.
19 J'ai appelé mes amis, et ils m'ont trompée. Mes sacrificateurs et mes anciens ont expiré dans la ville: Ils cherchaient de la nourriture, Afin de ranimer leur vie.