22. The Israelites will know from then on that I am the Lord their God.
23. And the nations will know that the Israelites went into exile because of the sins which they committed against me. I turned away from them and let their enemies defeat them and kill them in battle.
24. I gave them what they deserved for their uncleanness and their wickedness, and I turned away from them.”
25. The Sovereign Lord said, “But now I will be merciful to Jacob's descendants, the people of Israel, and make them prosperous again. I will protect my holy name.