to the priests. Probably in the Temple. Compare Jeremiah 28:1.
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos.
the vessels: which were taken away by Nebuchadnezzar in the reigns of Jehoiakim and Jeconiah (2 Kings 24:13. 2Ch 36:7, 2 Chronicles 36:10; Daniel 1:2).
16 Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.