Israel had become utterly corrupt. There was great injustice and a spirit of prostitution filled the nation. The nation offered herself to others for rewards. She sought security and economic advantage. Note that this is a quality that the world actually admires these days. The economic system of the UK is increasingly built on prostituting ourselves. Everything is done purely for money. Think how few of our businesses are now actually owned by the UK. And see what a mess we have got ourselves into. There needs to be character, both in individuals and in a nation as a whole.
So terrifying judgement would come upon the land, a terrible invasion would ensue. Judah also starts to come in for criticism. Moving boundary stones, this means changing ancient boundaries. In recent years the government seems intent on moving as many boundaries as possible, many relating to marriage.
In the midst of the onslaught the nation would turn to Assyria for help. This would be utterly futile. God would hide His face from them until they turned to Him.
This is both a warning and a hope. When in trouble for turning away from God, we will get nowhere by seeking help from other places. However, whatever our situation, if we do truly turn to the Lord then we will find salvation.
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