rather, they altered and broke the covenant I had established with them for ever; therefore I sat sorrow upon them, destroyed them, and from those who remained I removed all joy and gladness.
Thus spoke God about the inhabitants of the Holy House from among the Children of Israel:
“I shall scatter them among the nations. In those days the nations will lift up their voices, praising and glorifying God with loud acclaim. They will gather from the ends of the earth, from the islands of the sea, and from far-off lands; they will sanctify the name of God and will return to the Lord, the God of Israel, becoming one community, while the Children of Israel will remain dispersed throughout the earth.”
Isaiah the Prophet—peace be upon him—also said that God declares:
“O Children of Israel, you have defiled My holy mountain; therefore I shall destroy you by the sword and you shall perish, for I…"