He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant. {broken: Heb. profaned}

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also {that is} born unto thee shall surely die.

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, {of} the tribe of Benjamin.

For this cause many {are} weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.