6. Some of our ancestors were unfaithful and disobeyed the Lord our God. Not only did they turn their backs on the Lord, but they also completely ignored his temple.
7. They locked the doors, then let the lamps go out and stopped burning incense and offering sacrifices to him.
8. The Lord became terribly angry with the people of Judah and Jerusalem, and everyone was shocked and horrified at what he did to punish them. Not only were
9. our ancestors killed in battle, but our own children and wives were taken captive.
10. So I have decided to renew our agreement with the Lord God of Israel. Perhaps then he will stop being so angry with us.