Habakkuk began his book by asking: How long, Lord, must I call for help and you do not listen? (1:2–3) God replied that he would send the Babylonians to judge Judah (1:6). Habakkuk then responded: Lord, you appointed them to execute judgment; So why do you tolerate those who are treacherous? (1:12-13) I will watch to see what he will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. (2:1) God answered again with a series of woes (2:6–19) against the evil conquerers. The book then concludes with Habakkuk's prayer of faith, recounting God's power to save his people (3:13).