The prophet did not have to wait long for judgment to come.
The Lord called his angelic warriors (heavenly messengers who carry out God’s commands) to punish the city. In response, seven men appeared.
Six of the men carried deadly weapons. The seventh man was dressed in linen (the clothing often worn by priests). He carried a writer’s case, a small box used to hold writing tools.
They stood ready in the temple courtyard. They were beside the bronze altar, where sacrifices were usually offered.