Obviously not, for even after this “muteness ” overtook him, he uttered prophecies directed mainly to the surrounding countries that rejoiced over the downfall of Jerusalem.
Kindlasti mitte, kuna isegi pärast seda, kui ta jäi „tummaks ”, kuulutas ta prohvetlikult, peamiselt nendele ümberkaudsetele maadele, kes rõõmustasid Jeruusalemma langemise üle.