24. Taking it all, he went back to his own land. He committed murder and spoke very arrogantly.
25. Every community in Israelgrieved deeply.
26. Rulers and elders groaned;young women and men became faint.The women’s beauty faded.
27. Every bridegroom was saddened,and intended brides satmourning in their chambers.
28. Even the land shook for its people,and all of Jacob’s housewas clothed with shame.