Yet, Jehovah was not quick to give up on it. He repeatedly showed mercy toward the nation and loyalty to his covenant with them.
(‏ اش ٥٤ :‏ ٥ ؛‏ ٦٢ :‏ ٤‏ )‏ وَرَغْمَ أَنَّهَا أَحْزَنَتْهُ مِرَارًا وَتَكْرَارًا ،‏ لَمْ يَيْأَسْ مِنْهَا .‏