Then there was great weeping in the midst of the assembly, all with one consent; and they cried to the Lord God with a loud voice.
Then Uzziah said to them, "Brethren, be courageous. Let us endure yet five days, in that period of time the Lord our God may turn his mercy toward us, for he will not forsake us utterly.
And if these days pass and no help comes to us, I will do according to your word."
And he dispersed the people, each to their own posts; and they went to the walls and towers of their city, and sent the women and children into their houses; and they were brought very low in the city.