⁶ But did not my words^(A) and my decrees, which I commanded my servants the prophets, overtake your ancestors?^(B)

“Then they repented and said, ‘The Lord Almighty has done to us what our ways and practices deserve,^(C) just as he determined to do.’”^(D)

Jacob Blesses His Sons^(A)

49 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.^(B)

¹⁴ This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster^(A) on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,” says the Lord Almighty, ¹⁵ “so now I have determined to do good^(B) again to Jerusalem and Judah.^(C) Do not be afraid.

⁴ For the Israelites will live many days without king or prince,^(A) without sacrifice^(B) or sacred stones,^(C) without ephod^(D) or household gods.^{(E) 5} Afterward the Israelites will return and seek^(F) the Lord their God and David their king.^(G) They will come trembling^(H) to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days.^(I)

²⁴ The Lord Almighty has sworn,^(A)