12. Go and proclaim these things to the north:“‘Come back, unfaithful Israel.It is the Lord speaking.I will no longer frown on youbecause I’m merciful,’ declares the Lord.‘I will no longer be angry with you.
13. Admit that you’ve done wrong!You have rebelled against the Lord your God.You have given yourself to strangers under every large tree.You have not obeyed me,’ declares the Lord.
14. “Come back, you rebellious people,” declares the Lord. “I’m your husband. I will take you, one from every city and two from every family, and bring you to Zion.