²⁴ When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings. The sound was like the noise of rushing water, like the thunder of the Almighty, like the commotion in an army camp. When the creatures stood still, they lowered their wings.

²⁵ A voice came from above the dome over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. ²⁶ Above the dome over their heads was something that looked like a throne made of sapphire. On the throne was a figure that looked like a human.