Over and over, Jehovah sent prophets to bring them to their senses, but Israel did not listen. For their stubborn course, Israel had to be severely disciplined.
لٰكِنَّهُمُ ٱسْتَمَرُّوا فِي ٱرْتِكَابِ ٱلشَّرِّ فِي عَيْنَيْ يَهْوَهَ ،‏ حَتَّى إِنَّهُمْ عَبَدُوا آلِهَةَ ٱلْأُمَمِ ٱلْمُحِيطَةِ بِهِمْ .‏