6. For I desired chesed, and not zevach; and the da'as Elohim more than olot (burnt offerings). [Mt 9:13 OJBC]
7. But they are like Adam, they have transgressed the brit (covenant); there have they dealt treacherously against Me.
8. Gil`ad is a city of evildoers, is trodden with dahm.
9. And as gedudim (marauders) lie in wait for a man, so the chever (band) [of] kohanim murder in the way to Shechem; for they commit shameful crimes.