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20 The Lord says,
    “At that time people will try to find Israel’s guilt.
    But there will be no guilt.
People will try to find Judah’s sins.
    But no sins will be found.
This is because I am saving the few people left alive from Israel and Judah.
    And I am forgiving their sins.

21 “Attack the land of Merathaim.
    Attack the people who live in Pekod.
Chase them, kill them and completely destroy them.
    Do everything I commanded you!” says the Lord.

22 “The noise of battle can be heard all over the country.
    It is the noise of much destruction.

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