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22 But You did not stop there, O gracious God. Then You gave them this land, the very land You had promised to their ancestors, an abundant land flowing with milk and honey. 23 They entered this land and conquered it as You led them. But even as they settled in, they refused to listen to Your voice and live as You instructed. They rebelled against Your entire law. So You caused these disastrous consequences to fall on them. 24 Look! The siege ramps are built against the walls of the city. Soon the Chaldeans will begin the assault. Because of war, famine, and disease, the enemy will soon have control of the city. It is all happening as You said it would.

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22 You gave them this land you had sworn to give their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey.(A) 23 They came in and took possession(B) of it, but they did not obey you or follow your law;(C) they did not do what you commanded them to do. So you brought all this disaster(D) on them.

24 “See how the siege ramps(E) are built up to take the city. Because of the sword, famine and plague,(F) the city will be given into the hands of the Babylonians who are attacking it. What you said(G) has happened,(H) as you now see.

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