34:6, 7 This description of God is foundational for later Israelite piety (Num. 14:18; Neh. 9:17; Ps. 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Joel 2:13; Jon. 4:2; Nah. 1:3). God’s mercy is still proclaimed toward Israel despite her dismal failure (Hos. 11:8).