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But now you are calling to me.
You say, ‘Father! You have been my companion
ever since I was young.
He won’t hold a grudge forever.
He won’t always be angry.’
You have said and done all the evil things that you could.”

The Lord Offers to Forgive the Ten Tribes of Israel despite Their Idolatry

When Josiah was king, the Lord asked me, “Did you see what unfaithful Israel did? She went up every high mountain and under every large tree, and she acted like a prostitute there.

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Have you not just called to me:
    ‘My Father,(A) my friend from my youth,(B)
will you always be angry?(C)
    Will your wrath continue forever?’
This is how you talk,
    but you do all the evil you can.”

Unfaithful Israel

During the reign of King Josiah,(D) the Lord said to me, “Have you seen what faithless(E) Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every spreading tree(F) and has committed adultery(G) there.

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